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

Overview of Crime in DA16 3NL

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3NL, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.25 per 1,000 population. This DA16 3NL 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 3NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 3NL, encompassing approximately 4301 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 3NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bellegrove Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chaucer Road with total crimes: 2

WICKHAM STREET, DA16 3NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.25-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.1650.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.32-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Public order20.460.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.3575.00%
Vehicle crime51.63150.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-57.14%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Public order20.700.00%

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 offences74.65133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Other theft30.930.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-40.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 crime32.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-71.43%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences73.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bellegrove Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vaughan Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Newlyn Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Camborne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bellegrove Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Southcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Falconwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1