WALSHAM CLOSE, SE28 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8ND

WALSHAM CLOSE, SE28 8ND, Bexley has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8ND crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8ND, encompassing approximately 5202 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE28 8ND area, explore the SE28 8ND Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SE28 8ND Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Rollesby Way with total crimes: 5
  • Watersmeet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Fieldfare Road with total crimes: 3

WALSHAM CLOSE, SE28 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.7341.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.2750.00%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7720.00%
Public order42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.77-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.9250.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Vehicle crime20.77-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4254.55%
Vehicle crime83.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-14.29%
Drugs51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.00-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour72.11-58.82%
Drugs21.350.00%
Public order20.38100.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-85.71%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.4670.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.278.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.50600.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.3820.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.31-47.37%
Vehicle crime11.92-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 202317
August 202310
July 202319

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 202311
September 202313
August 202312
July 202310

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20237
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 8ND postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rollesby Way
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Watersmeet Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fieldfare Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastgate Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Templar Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Thamesbank Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Manor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Goldcrest Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kinder Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Surlingham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linnet Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Crowden Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glendale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wallace Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walsham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Courtland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1