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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3DP

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3DP, Bexley has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3DP 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 3DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3DP, encompassing approximately 5457 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3DP area, explore the DA16 3DP 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 (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3DP 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 3DP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3344.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Other theft40.730.00%
Theft from the person40.730.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.21-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.6525.00%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8533.33%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2016.67%
Robbery61.28200.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Public order40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2560.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.92-20.00%
Burglary40.73300.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.78-23.08%
Vehicle crime51.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-16.67%
Drugs40.920.00%
Public order40.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.41-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-57.14%
Drugs41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202421
January 202412
December 202316
November 202310
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
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 3DP 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. Edmund Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deepdene Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Elsa Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kenmere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 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