Crime Rate in Falconwood & Welling: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Falconwood & Welling

The total recorded crimes in Falconwood & Welling, Bexley, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Falconwood & Welling Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 24
  • A207 with total crimes: 7
  • Deepdene Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Falconwood & Welling has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Falconwood & Welling)CrimesRank (Falconwood & Welling)CrimesRank (Falconwood & Welling)
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
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
East Wickham63 13439 11816 13
Blendon & Penhill62 14410 13778 14
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

Falconwood & Welling Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202516
February 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 202415
October 202418
September 202412
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 202411

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Falconwood & Welling in May 2025

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

1. Welling High Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A207 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Deepdene Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Turnpike Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. South Gipsy Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. John Newton Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kelvin Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1

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