WATERSMEET WAY, SE28 8PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8PU

WATERSMEET WAY, SE28 8PU, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8PU 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 8PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8PU, encompassing approximately 4840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 8PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rollesby Way with total crimes: 5
  • Fairway Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Watersmeet Way with total crimes: 3

WATERSMEET WAY, SE28 8PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0628.57%
Anti-social behaviour113.72266.67%
Public order32.270.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4055.56%
Vehicle crime62.89500.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.34-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.860.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-85.71%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.47-7.14%
Vehicle crime72.69600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-28.57%
Other theft41.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%

In October 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 offences146.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.89-41.67%
Drugs41.450.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4850.00%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.40114.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.10-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
August 20231

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202418
January 202414
December 20239
November 202313
October 202314
September 202312
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
July 20232

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 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20236
August 20234
July 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Rollesby Way
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fairway Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Watersmeet Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fieldfare Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eastgate Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Templar Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. St Mellion Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Thamesbank Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Manor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Surlingham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Redbourne Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Voyagers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hoveton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fantail Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Walsham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Courtland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1