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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3EP

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3EP, Bexley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3EP 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 3EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3EP, encompassing approximately 3518 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ridley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bournewood Road with total crimes: 2

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.55700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2750.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs22.270.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-87.50%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4133.33%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3777.78%
Burglary44.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5620.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-37.50%
Other theft31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 202316
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bournewood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A209
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Highbanks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Anthony Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Lodge Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1