Crime Rate in West Wickham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Wickham

The total recorded crimes in West Wickham, Bromley, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Wickham crime rate of 1.36 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 Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
West Wickham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pond Cottage Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Wickham has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)
Bromley Town234 31,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray237 11,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator235 21,468 22,548 3
Orpington108 10916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley135 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray134 7902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park117 8907 61,553 6
Farnborough & Crofton134 6746 101,144 10
Bromley Common & Holwood112 9775 91,421 7
Shortlands & Park Langley69 18549 151,109 11
Mottingham102 11711 11979 14
Plaistow82 13668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge84 12553 141,007 13
Chislehurst71 16583 13951 16
Hayes & Coney Hall80 14477 16880 17
Clock House60 19471 17972 15
Darwin75 15349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll70 17385 19669 20
Biggin Hill47 21447 18803 18
Chelsfield42 22382 20595 21

West Wickham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
April 202417

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 202416
August 202410
April 20244

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Pond Cottage Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
5. Pickhurst Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
6. Addington Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Langley Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Pickhurst Rise (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Chamberlain Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Red Lodge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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