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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3LS

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LS, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.77 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3LS, encompassing approximately 4333 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edison Road with total crimes: 2
  • Burns Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rosemary Road with total crimes: 1

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 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 offences54.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.69400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.92150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Burglary30.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edison Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Burns Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rosemary Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Dovedale Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Tidford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monkton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Peters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Browning Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tennyson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1