Crime Rate in East Wickham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Wickham

The total recorded crimes in East Wickham, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Wickham crime rate of 1.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Wickham, encompassing approximately 51,221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
East Wickham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruce Close with total crimes: 4
  • Teviot Close with total crimes: 4
  • East Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is East Wickham?

To understand the safety of East Wickham, we need to analyze East Wickham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, East Wickham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bexley average, with 439 crimes compared to 670.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Wickham recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, East Wickham had fewer crimes than the Bexley average, with 816 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Wickham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, East Wickham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

East Wickham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Wickham has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total East Wickham crimes were 439. The crime rate of East Wickham in 2024 was 8.57 (year) or 0.71 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Wickham were around 816 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.93 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Wickham)CrimesRank (East Wickham)CrimesRank (East Wickham)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
Erith141 31,136 22,024 2
Thamesmead East143 2923 41,570 5
Crayford116 6979 31,708 3
Belvedere133 4883 51,674 4
Sidcup125 5780 71,395 6
Falconwood & Welling111 7832 61,281 8
Slade Green & Northend85 8760 81,383 7
Crook Log74 9671 91,084 9
St Mary's & St James73 11424 12879 10
West Heath65 12452 10833 12
Northumberland Heath73 10408 14848 11
Blendon & Penhill62 14410 13778 14
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

East Wickham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202526
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202524
March 202524
February 202528
January 202528
December 202420
November 202423
October 202427
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 202512
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Wickham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Wickham postcode area is presented below.

1. Bruce Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Teviot Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. East Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Ridley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balliol Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Tor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. Rippersley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Anthony Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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