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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3AL

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3AL, Bexley has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3AL 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 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3AL, encompassing approximately 5495 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rackham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lynmere Road with total crimes: 3

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3720.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.18-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour51.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Public order20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.7372.73%
Anti-social behaviour53.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.10-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.090.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Public order30.7350.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1988.89%
Criminal damage and arson63.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.09-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.91-33.33%
Burglary40.73300.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.9112.50%
Violence and sexual offences91.64-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.64200.00%
Public order41.09300.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.19-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.37-55.56%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 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 behaviour188.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.280.00%
Vehicle crime33.090.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202419
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202313
September 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rackham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lynmere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Teignmouth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1