OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9SD

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SD, Bexley has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.39 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE2 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE2 9SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9SD, encompassing approximately 5784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE2 9SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 11
  • Throwley Close with total crimes: 7

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.15800.00%
Vehicle crime103.11900.00%
Burglary91.730.00%
Drugs71.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.21600.00%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Other theft30.69200.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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 offences21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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 offences30.86-88.46%
Other theft10.52-87.50%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3921.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.74766.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.500.00%
Vehicle crime132.591200.00%
Other theft82.25166.67%
Public order61.380.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 theft31.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.52-92.31%
Bicycle theft10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.7225.81%
Shoplifting306.74233.33%
Vehicle crime145.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.42-38.10%
Burglary102.2566.67%
Public order101.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-46.15%
Other theft61.21-25.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Drugs40.6933.33%
Theft from the person20.69-71.43%
Robbery20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.3440.91%
Anti-social behaviour215.3623.53%
Vehicle crime163.63-23.81%
Public order142.7755.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.4244.44%
Shoplifting92.25-68.97%
Other theft81.56-27.27%
Theft from the person71.3816.67%
Burglary61.2150.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Robbery30.52-25.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.51866.67%
Violence and sexual offences225.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime213.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.630.00%
Other theft112.9437.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.9028.57%
Public order91.5680.00%
Theft from the person61.560.00%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Robbery40.69300.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.6013.79%
Anti-social behaviour175.71-34.62%
Vehicle crime152.94-6.25%
Other theft82.59-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.38-56.25%
Public order51.21-37.50%
Burglary30.86-25.00%
Shoplifting30.52-75.00%
Drugs20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.500.00%
Vehicle crime162.770.00%
Other theft132.770.00%
Shoplifting122.250.00%
Public order82.070.00%
Theft from the person51.380.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202415
January 202413
December 202321
November 202317
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202321
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202439
December 202331
November 202322
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 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
August 20244
April 202439
January 202430
December 20239
November 202329
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chantry Close
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Throwley Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Maran Way
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gayton Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mere Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 8. Abbey Wood (Station)
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Harrow Manorway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thistlebrook
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Felixstowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Wilton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Southmere Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Cook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Overton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Abbey Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rushdene
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Boxgrove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Glover Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Sedgemere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fendyke Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fossington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Dalberg Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Manorside Close
    Total1
    Drugs1