WENTWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8QW

WENTWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8QW, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8QW, encompassing approximately 3362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE28 8QW 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

WENTWORTH CLOSE, SE28 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.14140.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.57250.00%
Vehicle crime22.08-33.33%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7616.67%
Drugs22.08-60.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.14-50.00%
Drugs51.7825.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 offences126.2471.43%
Drugs43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-36.36%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 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 offences116.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.27-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312
September 20237
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 8QW 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. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Courtland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1