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

Overview of Crime in SE28 8PX

WATERSMEET WAY, SE28 8PX, Bexley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8PX 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 8PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8PX, encompassing approximately 5079 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SE28 8PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nickelby Close with total crimes: 11
  • Fieldfare Road with total crimes: 8
  • Fantail Close with total crimes: 3

WATERSMEET WAY, SE28 8PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.68-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.1712.50%
Vehicle crime71.77250.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.76-27.27%
Public order41.5833.33%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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 offences187.6828.57%
Anti-social behaviour113.54175.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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 offences146.5055.56%
Vehicle crime62.76500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 offences94.33-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-85.71%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0613.33%
Vehicle crime73.35600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-28.57%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Burglary20.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.950.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202418
January 202414
December 20239
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nickelby Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 2. Fieldfare Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fantail Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Voyagers Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Manor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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