LONGWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8PE

LONGWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8PE, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.89 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 8PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8PE, encompassing approximately 3485 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 8PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lytham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Haldane Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wallace Close with total crimes: 2

LONGWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.17-38.46%
Public order42.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7585.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.73100.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.31-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0312.50%
Drugs22.58-60.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.61-33.33%
Drugs52.3025.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.15300.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.890.00%
Drugs43.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lytham Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Haldane Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wallace Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wroxham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pointer Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Mellion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Princess Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bayliss Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ormesby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cherbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Turnbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hodgkins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1