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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3ED

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3ED, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3ED 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 3ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3ED, encompassing approximately 4923 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Charmouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Berwick Road with total crimes: 2

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences94.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83150.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.25-43.75%
Public order31.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 offences165.2823.08%
Anti-social behaviour43.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.89-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.64-20.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5187.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.02-37.50%
Burglary41.020.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.48-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences81.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somerhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1