WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3BS

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3BS, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3BS, encompassing approximately 4188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ridley Road with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.25166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.91-28.57%
Theft from the person41.190.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.300.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.24-90.91%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson112.86175.00%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-50.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.91100.00%
Burglary51.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1925.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Other theft20.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-62.50%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202414
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Welling
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Station Approach South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1