WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 3LP

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LP, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3LP, encompassing approximately 4243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Edison Road with total crimes: 2
  • Burns Close with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.24-90.91%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson112.83175.00%
Vehicle crime12.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.01-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.89300.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.48100.00%
Vehicle crime51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-25.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 202411
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Welling (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edison Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Lovel Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Burnell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tidford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Monkton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1