SE2 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9BS

SE2 9BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.00 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE2 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE2 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9BS, encompassing approximately 2937 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE2 9BS area, explore the SE2 9BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE2 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11
  • Mere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hartslock Drive with total crimes: 8

SE2 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.00-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences104.08-41.18%
Vehicle crime63.4050.00%
Public order62.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0466.67%
Other theft41.70100.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.7090.91%
Violence and sexual offences177.150.00%
Vehicle crime45.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Burglary21.02-60.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.36-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour115.7937.50%
Vehicle crime83.74-11.11%
Burglary52.7225.00%
Drugs31.7050.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.70-5.26%
Vehicle crime96.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.06-50.00%
Burglary42.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-57.14%
Public order21.02100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.4918.75%
Anti-social behaviour166.4777.78%
Vehicle crime125.450.00%
Burglary84.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7275.00%
Other theft32.38-25.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.740.00%
Vehicle crime125.45-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.08-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.0633.33%
Other theft41.36-20.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.450.00%
Vehicle crime145.450.00%
Other theft54.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202417
January 202418
December 202319
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE2 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hartslock Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Owen Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Poplar Place
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Binsey Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Godstow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Byron Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Disraeli Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wolsey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1