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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3BZ

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3BZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3BZ 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 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3BZ, encompassing approximately 3820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3BZ 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 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.570.00%
Theft from the person31.310.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.66-68.75%
Public order31.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-25.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.2860.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.1933.33%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.62-40.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1671.43%
Burglary53.14400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-33.33%
Drugs21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences116.54-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.880.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences147.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 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 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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 3BZ 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. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1