SYDNEY ROAD, SE2 9RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9RZ

SYDNEY ROAD, SE2 9RZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.92 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9RZ 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 9RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9RZ, encompassing approximately 5412 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE2 9RZ 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
  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11

SYDNEY ROAD, SE2 9RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.9252.63%
Vehicle crime165.3660.00%
Shoplifting122.96200.00%
Burglary92.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.66-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.290.00%
Other theft71.29133.33%
Public order51.2966.67%
Robbery20.92100.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.52850.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.510.00%
Vehicle crime103.33900.00%
Burglary91.850.00%
Drugs71.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.29600.00%
Shoplifting41.290.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 offences21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

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 offences30.92-87.50%
Other theft10.55-88.89%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3922.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.21700.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.430.00%
Vehicle crime132.591200.00%
Other theft92.40200.00%
Public order61.660.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.74200.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 theft31.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-92.11%
Bicycle theft10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.1326.67%
Shoplifting307.02233.33%
Vehicle crime115.54-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.03-31.25%
Public order102.03-33.33%
Burglary91.85125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-41.67%
Other theft61.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Drugs40.7433.33%
Theft from the person20.74-75.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Other crime20.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.6530.43%
Anti-social behaviour165.54-5.88%
Vehicle crime152.96-21.05%
Public order152.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.7750.00%
Other theft92.22-10.00%
Shoplifting91.66-68.97%
Theft from the person81.6633.33%
Burglary41.4833.33%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Robbery30.55-25.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2924.20866.67%
Violence and sexual offences235.36-23.33%
Vehicle crime194.2546.15%
Anti-social behaviour173.5130.77%
Other theft103.1425.00%
Public order91.85125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6614.29%
Theft from the person61.480.00%
Robbery41.11300.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Burglary30.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.540.00%
Vehicle crime132.400.00%
Other theft82.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.480.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
April 202414
January 202411
December 202316
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 20243
January 202438
December 202330
November 202323
October 202330

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202439
January 202430
December 20239
November 202329
October 20233

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE2 9RZ 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. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gayton Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Felixstowe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Throwley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Manorside Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fossington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Conference Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cook Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Thistlebrook
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Glover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Abbey Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rushdene
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Sedgemere Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Monks Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1