OVERTON ROAD EAST, SE2 9SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9SP

OVERTON ROAD EAST, SE2 9SP, Bexley has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.47 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9SP 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 9SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9SP, encompassing approximately 3556 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE2 9SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 9
  • Wolvercote Road with total crimes: 5

OVERTON ROAD EAST, SE2 9SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1415.4755.56%
Violence and sexual offences143.94-26.32%
Other theft73.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-61.54%
Public order51.41150.00%
Burglary41.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.28-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.34-18.75%
Vehicle crime93.66-30.77%
Burglary62.53200.00%
Drugs61.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.690.00%
Other theft31.41-50.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.78-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour167.0345.45%
Vehicle crime134.500.00%
Drugs63.6650.00%
Other theft61.6950.00%
Public order51.69-44.44%
Shoplifting41.41300.00%
Burglary21.12-60.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.90115.38%
Vehicle crime137.87-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour113.66-26.67%
Public order93.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.53-40.00%
Burglary51.6966.67%
Drugs41.4133.33%
Other theft41.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1619.966.67%
Anti-social behaviour154.5015.38%
Violence and sexual offences134.22-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson103.66150.00%
Public order52.81-16.67%
Burglary31.41200.00%
Drugs30.84-25.00%
Theft from the person30.8450.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.84-29.17%
Vehicle crime154.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.2230.00%
Public order63.66500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-42.86%
Drugs41.12300.00%
Other theft41.12-50.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.810.00%
Vehicle crime186.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.060.00%
Other theft82.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.250.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202416
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202425
January 202428
December 202313
November 202317
October 202324

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kale Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Middle Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Maran Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fossington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Alsike Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cook Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Rushdene
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sedgemere Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Florence Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lanridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1