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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3LP

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LP, Bexley has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3LP 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edison Road with total crimes: 3
  • Burnell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Glenmore Road with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.66300.00%
Theft from the person51.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-33.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edison Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burnell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Yew Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Norfolk Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Olyffe Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Welling
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Station Approach South
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Bennett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Newlyn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Camborne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1