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

Overview of Crime in SE2 9SE

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SE, Bexley has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.48 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9SE 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 9SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9SE, encompassing approximately 4670 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)

SE2 9SE 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

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.4819.23%
Vehicle crime186.6463.64%
Anti-social behaviour123.85-47.83%
Other theft102.57233.33%
Burglary102.1411.11%
Shoplifting82.14166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.71-14.29%
Public order61.28100.00%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.771200.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.570.00%
Vehicle crime114.921000.00%
Burglary92.360.00%
Drugs81.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.71600.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 offences21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

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 offences31.07-90.00%
Other theft10.64-90.91%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3729.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.92900.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.420.00%
Vehicle crime154.281400.00%
Other theft113.21266.67%
Public order72.360.00%
Drugs51.500.00%
Robbery41.070.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.86200.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 theft31.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.64-93.48%
Bicycle theft10.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4633.8376.92%
Shoplifting279.85200.00%
Vehicle crime175.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.64-38.46%
Public order143.4316.67%
Burglary103.0042.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.14-36.36%
Other theft61.5020.00%
Drugs51.2866.67%
Bicycle theft41.0733.33%
Theft from the person20.86-75.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.43100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2628.2744.44%
Violence and sexual offences265.57-7.14%
Vehicle crime175.57-19.05%
Public order123.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.5710.00%
Shoplifting92.36-67.86%
Theft from the person81.9333.33%
Burglary71.7175.00%
Other theft51.50-58.33%
Drugs31.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Robbery30.64-25.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.26-17.65%
Shoplifting286.00833.33%
Vehicle crime216.00-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour184.50-5.26%
Other theft123.859.09%
Public order102.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1411.11%
Theft from the person62.140.00%
Burglary41.28-20.00%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Robbery40.86300.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.980.00%
Vehicle crime227.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.710.00%
Other theft114.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.360.00%
Burglary51.930.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
April 202420
January 202416
December 202326
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202414
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
July 20242
May 20243
April 202430
March 20243
January 202446
December 202326
November 202328
October 202334

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202417
December 202317
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202437
January 202427
December 20239
November 202328
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 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE2 9SE 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. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gayton Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Kale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cook Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Thistlebrook
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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