WIDECOMBE ROAD, SE9 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE9 4HJ

WIDECOMBE ROAD, SE9 4HJ, Bromley has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population. This SE9 4HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE9 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE9 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE9 4HJ, encompassing approximately 6096 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE9 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunkery Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kersey Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Dittisham Road with total crimes: 8

WIDECOMBE ROAD, SE9 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.2923.81%
Anti-social behaviour214.2623.53%
Drugs103.44900.00%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15250.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.4421.43%
Burglary32.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9940.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.4440.00%
Vehicle crime72.30-53.33%
Shoplifting71.150.00%
Public order61.15100.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, 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 crime158.3736.36%
Violence and sexual offences152.4615.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.46100.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Public order30.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.23-13.33%
Vehicle crime112.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5515.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.46-21.43%
Vehicle crime61.800.00%
Other theft50.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Shoplifting30.49-70.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.300.00%
Shoplifting102.130.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
April 202421
January 202415
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202414
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20246
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 202415
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE9 4HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dunkery Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Kersey Gardens
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dittisham Road
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nunnington Close
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Beaconsfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lavidge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Woodcroft
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Haven Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Horley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Horning Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Avondale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bromhedge
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mottingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Blanchard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Court Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kimmeridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Ravensworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Offenham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Widecombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gardeners Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Ballantyne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Kimmeridge Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Thursley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ravenscroft Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Prestbury Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Framlingham Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Steyning Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1