SE2 9XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9XB

SE2 9XB, Bexley has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.33 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9XB 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 9XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9XB, encompassing approximately 4558 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

SE2 9XB 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

SE2 9XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.334.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.7036.36%
Vehicle crime113.29-35.29%
Drugs72.4175.00%
Other theft61.54100.00%
Burglary51.32-16.67%
Public order31.100.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.3325.00%
Vehicle crime175.48-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour113.73-45.00%
Burglary62.41-14.29%
Drugs41.3233.33%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-72.73%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour204.39122.22%
Vehicle crime184.395.88%
Criminal damage and arson113.95450.00%
Burglary72.41250.00%
Other theft41.54-42.86%
Drugs30.88-40.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1714.04-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences153.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.29-25.00%
Other theft71.9775.00%
Drugs51.54150.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2415.14242.86%
Violence and sexual offences155.26-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour123.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.63-46.15%
Other theft41.540.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order20.66-75.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.89-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour154.17-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson133.2944.44%
Public order82.85700.00%
Vehicle crime71.75133.33%
Other theft41.54-50.00%
Drugs30.88-25.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.9227.78%
Anti-social behaviour175.05-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson93.73125.00%
Other theft81.9760.00%
Drugs41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Robbery10.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.170.00%
Other theft53.950.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202426
January 202425
December 202320
November 202315
October 202315
September 202319
August 202323
July 202318

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 202417
December 202318
November 202317
October 202324
September 20237
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202415
January 202411
December 202320
November 20239
October 202312
September 202315
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20237
September 202313
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE2 9XB 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. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Wolvercote Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hartslock Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
  • 6. Wolsey Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Godstow Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Binsey Walk
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Mere Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Katherines Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Martins Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Helens Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Southmere Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lensbury Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Brides Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Drugs1