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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3EW

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3EW, Bexley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3EW 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 3EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3EW, encompassing approximately 4567 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 3EW area, explore the DA16 3EW 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 (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DA16 3EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charmouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Berwick Road with total crimes: 2
  • Douglas Road with total crimes: 2

UPPER WICKHAM LANE, DA16 3EW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9428.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.07-53.33%
Public order31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6615.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.2825.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8844.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-33.33%
Burglary40.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

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 offences95.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.970.00%
Other theft31.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.79-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour62.63-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.3166.67%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202415
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 14 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

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 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 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 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charmouth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Berwick Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ridley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Upper Wickham Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1