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

Overview of Crime in SE2 9SH

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SH, Bexley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.34 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9SH, encompassing approximately 5954 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE2 9SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Wood (Station) with total crimes: 8

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences21.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
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 offences30.84-88.46%
Other theft10.50-87.50%
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
Shoplifting3921.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.55766.67%
Anti-social behaviour174.370.00%
Vehicle crime132.861200.00%
Other theft82.18166.67%
Burglary61.340.00%
Public order61.010.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Drugs40.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.67200.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
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 theft31.34-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.50-93.02%
Bicycle theft10.50-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.0230.30%
Shoplifting307.22233.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.04-46.15%
Vehicle crime142.35-17.65%
Burglary102.3566.67%
Public order101.68-28.57%
Other theft71.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.18-46.15%
Bicycle theft41.180.00%
Drugs40.6733.33%
Theft from the person20.67-71.43%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Other crime20.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.5452.94%
Vehicle crime174.37-26.09%
Public order142.8655.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.3544.44%
Shoplifting92.18-68.97%
Other theft81.51-27.27%
Theft from the person71.3416.67%
Burglary61.1850.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Robbery30.50-25.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.35866.67%
Vehicle crime234.8743.75%
Violence and sexual offences223.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.69-5.56%
Other theft112.8637.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.8528.57%
Public order91.5180.00%
Theft from the person61.510.00%
Burglary41.0133.33%
Robbery40.67300.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.4613.79%
Anti-social behaviour185.54-30.77%
Vehicle crime163.02-5.88%
Other theft82.69-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.34-56.25%
Public order51.18-37.50%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting30.50-75.00%
Drugs20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
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 offences2923.51-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour264.87-40.91%
Vehicle crime174.3770.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.86220.00%
Other theft132.69-7.14%
Shoplifting122.18-36.84%
Public order82.0233.33%
Theft from the person51.34150.00%
Drugs40.84-55.56%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4424.52-25.42%
Violence and sexual offences337.39-2.94%
Shoplifting195.545.56%
Other theft143.19100.00%
Vehicle crime102.35100.00%
Drugs91.68200.00%
Public order61.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01400.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-85.71%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5924.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences349.910.00%
Shoplifting185.710.00%
Burglary73.020.00%
Other theft71.180.00%
Public order61.180.00%
Robbery51.010.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202316
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 202313
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202414
December 202317
November 202323
October 202316
September 202317
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202443
December 202333
November 202322
October 202333
September 202329
August 202333
July 202334

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202414
December 202326
November 202317
October 202318
September 202326
August 202344
July 202359

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202439
January 202430
December 20239
November 202329
October 20233
September 202312
August 202319
July 202318

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Wood (Station)
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1