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

Overview of Crime in SE2 9SH

OVERTON ROAD, SE2 9SH, Bexley has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9SH 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SE2 9SH 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 9SH 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.8063.16%
Vehicle crime155.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.52-55.56%
Shoplifting122.02200.00%
Burglary102.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.680.00%
Other theft71.3475.00%
Public order61.18100.00%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Drugs10.34-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.53850.00%
Vehicle crime103.19900.00%
Burglary91.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.51700.00%
Drugs71.340.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
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 offences21.34-33.33%
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 offences3316.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.540.00%
Vehicle crime163.020.00%
Other theft82.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.340.00%
Public order51.180.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202427
April 202417
January 202414
December 202326
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20243
January 202443
December 202333
November 202322
October 202333

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202414
December 202317
November 202323
October 202316

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
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
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 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20232

A total of 3 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

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
November 20231
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 9SH 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Felixstowe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Godstow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Throwley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 13. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Manorside Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fossington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cook Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Thistlebrook
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Glover Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Abbey Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rushdene
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Sedgemere Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1