SE2 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9BS

SE2 9BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.36 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE2 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.28 per 1,000 population (July 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SE2 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 18
  • Hartslock Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Wolsey Close with total crimes: 5

SE2 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour1620.42-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences165.456.67%
Vehicle crime145.451300.00%
Other theft54.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.70-78.57%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.7613.33%
Violence and sexual offences155.79-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson145.11133.33%
Public order44.77300.00%
Other theft31.36-25.00%
Robbery31.0250.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.3670.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.11100.00%
Vehicle crime42.0433.33%
Other theft41.360.00%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.130.00%
Other theft43.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202418
December 202319
November 202316
October 202316
September 202315
August 202317
July 202310

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20248
December 202316
November 20239
October 202316
September 202317
August 202315
July 202318

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20249
December 202312
November 202312
October 202314
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 202314
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hartslock Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 3. Wolsey Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Godstow Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Binsey Walk
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Byron Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Owen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mere Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tickford Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southmere Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poplar Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Disraeli Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ampleforth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1