UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3AF

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3AF, Bexley has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.01 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3AF, encompassing approximately 5396 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3AF area, explore the DA16 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (290.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 42
  • Rackham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3915.01290.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.22-33.33%
Public order51.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.93300.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Theft from the person40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.15-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour122.59140.00%
Shoplifting102.2242.86%
Public order31.85-40.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7180.00%
Shoplifting73.34250.00%
Public order51.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9366.67%
Theft from the person30.93200.00%
Other theft30.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.8575.00%
Other theft61.30100.00%
Burglary61.1150.00%
Robbery61.11500.00%
Public order51.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Shoplifting40.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-55.56%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Robbery10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-64.29%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Public order40.740.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Drugs30.56-57.14%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.647.69%
Violence and sexual offences102.59-9.09%
Drugs71.85600.00%
Burglary51.3025.00%
Public order40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202418
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202410
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Welling High Street
    Total42
    Shoplifting39
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Rackham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bull Alley
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. School Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1