WOBURN CLOSE, SE28 8QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8QZ

WOBURN CLOSE, SE28 8QZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8QZ 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 8QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8QZ, encompassing approximately 4048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SE28 8QZ 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

WOBURN CLOSE, SE28 8QZ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.21125.00%
Vehicle crime32.22-25.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1622.22%
Vehicle crime42.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99100.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

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 offences95.68-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Drugs20.99-60.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.39-15.38%
Vehicle crime62.72500.00%
Drugs51.4825.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-57.14%
Public order30.7450.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4130.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.21-50.00%
Drugs41.730.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.1475.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.46-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.47300.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences136.1885.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.21-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

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 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313
September 202310
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 202314
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234
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 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 8QZ 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. Thamesbank Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Surlingham Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lytham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. St Georges Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Redbourne Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wallace Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walsham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Courtland Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1