Crime Rate in West Wickham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Wickham

The total recorded crimes in West Wickham, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Wickham crime rate of 1.08 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 West Wickham, encompassing approximately 38,926 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
West Wickham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pond Cottage Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Wickham?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, West Wickham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 377 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Wickham recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, West Wickham had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 582 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Wickham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Wickham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Wickham has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.08 ranking 21th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total West Wickham crimes were 377. The crime rate of West Wickham in 2024 was 9.68 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Wickham were around 582 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.95 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Wickham)CrimesRank (West Wickham)CrimesRank (West Wickham)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21

West Wickham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20258
February 202514
January 202516
December 202410
November 202419
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
June 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Wickham in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pond Cottage Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. The Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wickham Chase (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Linden Leas (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dixon Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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