Crime Rate in Falconwood & Welling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Falconwood & Welling

The total recorded crimes in Falconwood & Welling, Bexley, UK in July 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Falconwood & Welling crime rate of 1.93 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 Falconwood & Welling, encompassing approximately 57,422 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Falconwood & Welling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Millbrook Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • South Gipsy Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Falconwood & Welling?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Falconwood & Welling reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 832 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Falconwood & Welling witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Falconwood & Welling experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 1,281 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Falconwood & Welling witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, Falconwood & Welling has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Falconwood & Welling Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Falconwood & Welling has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Falconwood & Welling crimes were 832. The crime rate of Falconwood & Welling in 2024 was 14.49 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Falconwood & Welling were around 1,281 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.31 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Falconwood & Welling)CrimesRank (Falconwood & Welling)CrimesRank (Falconwood & Welling)
Bexleyheath194 11,327 12,254 1
Erith154 41,136 22,024 2
Crayford180 2979 31,708 3
Belvedere168 3883 51,674 4
Thamesmead East141 6923 41,570 5
Sidcup147 5780 71,395 6
Slade Green & Northend124 7760 81,383 7
Crook Log79 10671 91,084 9
East Wickham83 9439 11816 13
St Mary's & St James79 11424 12879 10
West Heath71 12452 10833 12
Northumberland Heath67 14408 14848 11
Blendon & Penhill48 16410 13778 14
Longlands71 13373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey53 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst43 17265 17508 17

Falconwood & Welling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202522
May 202515
April 202524
March 202534
February 20258
January 202521
December 202410
November 202419
October 202423
September 202418
August 202425

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20243
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202531
May 202527
April 202517
March 202526
February 202518
January 202516
December 202417
November 202423
October 202434
September 202425
August 202436

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 269 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202528
April 202532
March 202526
February 202521
January 202524
December 202410
November 202424
October 202425
September 202439
August 202410

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202511
April 202521
March 202516
February 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 202415
October 202418
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Falconwood & Welling in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Falconwood & Welling postcode area is presented below.

1. Welling High Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Millbrook Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. South Gipsy Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Groombridge Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Danson Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Edmund Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. Turnpike Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Deepdene Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ruskin Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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