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

Overview of Crime in SE28 8PE

LONGWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8PE, Bexley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8PE 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 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 8PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairway Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Watersmeet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Eastgate Close with total crimes: 3

LONGWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences126.8950.00%
Drugs43.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-72.73%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.6157.14%
Violence and sexual offences83.16-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238
August 202314
July 20236

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311
August 20237
July 202314

A total of 5 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Fairway Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Watersmeet Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eastgate Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Templar Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St Mellion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Surlingham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lytham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Redbourne Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wallace Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walsham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Courtland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1