WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3ET

WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3ET, Bexley has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3ET 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 3ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3ET, encompassing approximately 1066 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA16 3ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Doebury Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Wickham Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bournewood Road with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.690.00%
Public order13.75-66.67%
Drugs10.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.75-25.00%
Public order32.8150.00%
Drugs22.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Robbery11.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-42.86%
Public order23.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.88-30.00%
Other theft36.5650.00%
Theft from the person22.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Drugs11.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences1019.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour39.380.00%
Vehicle crime32.810.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Theft from the person11.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.060.00%
Other theft210.310.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Doebury Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wickham Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bournewood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. A209
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Highbanks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chalkstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prestwood Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Littledale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waterdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1