WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in East Wickham, Bexley

Comprehensive safety analysis for East Wickham, localized within Bexley.

Total Crimes

63
trending_up +23.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.0per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

15,914

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour20
Violence & Sexual Offences20
Other Theft9
Public Order3
Burglary3
Vehicle Crime3
Other Crime2
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Drug Offences1
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Burnell Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7
7
On or near Kay Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
7
On or near Darenth Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Church Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near Bellegrove Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Oxleas Close Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Coniston Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Ridley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Bennett Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Upper Wickham Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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Local Rank

#5safest in Bexley

City Average

73.42per 1k

Local Policing

Eltham Park and Progress

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Local Priorities

Vehicle Crime PMP/65761/24
Vehicle crime continues to be one of the highest crime in the area.

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

Officers will gather data and look to identify areas where crime is occurring, or type/makes of vehicles being targeted. Crime prevention advice and stands will be completed, property marking to be conducted to safeguard property within vehicles, and operations will be completed with internal departments for preventative and disruption to this crime.

Actioned: 7 Aug 2026

Shoplifting - PMP/2695/26
Co-op Well Hall Road. This is the highest crime on the ward and needs to be addressed.

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

Operations will be conducted at the Co - op. Close working relationship is being built and officers are looking to identify PPOs and link unreported crimes together to ensure all crimes are investigated and dealt with. Shoplifting has a negative effect on the community and numerous offences are linked to this crime. We will endeavour to deal robustly with all offences to reduce crime and increase community confidence.

Actioned: 7 Aug 2026

VAWG- PMP/89540/24
VAWG continues to be a concern for residents and is supported by being one of the highest crimes. The majority of VAWG crime is from domestics within family homes.

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

Officers will look to conduct walk and talks in areas where crime is the highest, and hold VAWG stands within the community and various venues to raise awareness and offer support in this area.

Actioned: 7 Aug 2026

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Eltham Parish Church - St John the Baptist, Eltham High Street London

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Eltham Parish Church - St John the Baptist, Eltham High Street London

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