ABBEY ROAD, SE2 9EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9EZ

ABBEY ROAD, SE2 9EZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.26 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9EZ 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 9EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9EZ, encompassing approximately 4107 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE2 9EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 12
  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 9

ABBEY ROAD, SE2 9EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.26109.09%
Vehicle crime175.60183.33%
Burglary94.1450.00%
Shoplifting82.19166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-55.56%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Drugs20.49-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In August 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 offences1112.17450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.680.00%
Drugs62.190.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.22-70.00%
Other theft10.73-85.71%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3619.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.77233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.430.00%
Other theft72.19133.33%
Vehicle crime71.70600.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-88.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-90.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.5713.64%
Vehicle crime106.09100.00%
Public order82.43-20.00%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Other theft30.73-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.4510.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.360.00%
Public order102.4342.86%
Shoplifting92.43-67.86%
Other theft82.1914.29%
Theft from the person71.9575.00%
Vehicle crime51.70-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Robbery30.73-25.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2825.08833.33%
Violence and sexual offences206.82-13.04%
Vehicle crime134.87225.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.4360.00%
Other theft71.9516.67%
Public order71.70133.33%
Robbery41.70300.00%
Theft from the person40.970.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.600.00%
Other theft63.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
January 202425
December 202322
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20249
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202436
January 202427
December 20239
November 202328
October 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilton Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Chantry Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Gayton Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Knee Hill Crescent
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Manorside Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Abbey Wood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Fossington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Conference Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cook Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Glover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Abbey Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rushdene
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sedgemere Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Monks Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Federation Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Congress Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Crumpsall Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Shieldhall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1