Crime Rates at Axminster Crescent, Welling, DA16 1HQ

Axminster Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Crook Log , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Axminster Crescent (DA16 1HQ) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 71.5% lower than the Crook Log average (50.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Axminster Crescent (DA16 1HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Charmouth Road. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.