WOLVERCOTE ROAD, SE2 9TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9TW

WOLVERCOTE ROAD, SE2 9TW, Bexley has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.46 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9TW 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 9TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9TW, encompassing approximately 4251 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE2 9TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 18
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 14
  • Wolvercote Road with total crimes: 7

WOLVERCOTE ROAD, SE2 9TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.468.70%
Anti-social behaviour135.880.00%
Vehicle crime103.06-33.33%
Drugs52.3525.00%
Other theft51.1825.00%
Burglary31.18-40.00%
Public order30.71-62.50%
Robbery20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.2935.29%
Vehicle crime155.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.53-27.78%
Public order83.06166.67%
Burglary51.880.00%
Drugs41.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-66.67%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Other crime30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.2313.33%
Vehicle crime154.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.53500.00%
Burglary52.82150.00%
Other theft31.18-40.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Theft from the person10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1513.88-31.82%
Violence and sexual offences153.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.53-18.18%
Other theft52.120.00%
Drugs41.18100.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.8826.32%
Vehicle crime225.65175.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.17-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.59-50.00%
Other theft51.4166.67%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Drugs20.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.94-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour174.476.25%
Criminal damage and arson124.0071.43%
Vehicle crime82.8233.33%
Public order61.88200.00%
Other theft31.41-50.00%
Drugs20.71-66.67%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.6421.74%
Anti-social behaviour166.59-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.76133.33%
Other theft61.6550.00%
Vehicle crime61.41-14.29%
Drugs61.41500.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.410.00%
Vehicle crime75.410.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202425
January 202423
December 202317
November 202315
October 202324
September 202319
August 202328
July 202323

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202322
September 20238
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202413
December 202318
November 20239
October 202311
September 202317
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 202312
November 20232
October 20236
September 202312
August 20237
July 20233

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kale Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wolvercote Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Maran Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Hartslock Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 6. Mere Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middle Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Katherines Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Martins Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Helens Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Southmere Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lensbury Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Brides Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Dalberg Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1