WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

east wickham Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for east wickham, localized within bexley.

Total Crimes

51
trending_up +8.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.0per 1k
trending_down -3.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

15,914

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences25
Anti-social Behaviour8
Vehicle Crime7
Other Crime4
Public Order2
Drug Offences2
Burglary1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Chaucer Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Kay Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Patricia Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Southcroft Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Charmouth Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Berwick Road Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Central Avenue Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Stevedale Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Rippersley Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Montrose Close Map
Other crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within bexley district.

Local Rank

#5safest in bexley

City Average

73.22per 1k

Local Policing

Eltham Park and Progress

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Local Priorities

Vehicle Crime PMP/65761/24
Vehicle crime continues to be one of the highest crime in the area.

Issued: 22 Jan 2026

Status Update

Officers will gather data and look to identify areas where crime is occurring, or type/makes of vehicles being targeted. Crime prevention advice and stands will be completed, property marking to be conducted to safeguard property within vehicles, and operations will be completed with internal departments for preventative and disruption to this crime.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

Shoplifting - PMP/2695/26
Co-op Well Hall Road. This is the highest crime on the ward and needs to be addressed.

Issued: 22 Jan 2026

Status Update

Operations will be conducted at the Co - op. Close working relationship is being built and officers are looking to identify PPOs and link unreported crimes together to ensure all crimes are investigated and dealt with. Shoplifting has a negative effect on the community and numerous offences are linked to this crime. We will endeavour to deal robustly with all offences to reduce crime and increase community confidence.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

VAWG- PMP/89540/24
VAWG continues to be a concern for residents and is supported by being one of the highest crimes. The majority of VAWG crime is from domestics within family homes.

Issued: 22 Jan 2026

Status Update

Officers will look to conduct walk and talks in areas where crime is the highest, and hold VAWG stands within the community and various venues to raise awareness and offer support in this area.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

Engagement Events

MAY20

Street Briefing- Westmount Road/ Heatherbank

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5:00 PM — 5:15 PM

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Heatherbank, Heatherbank Westmount Road London

JUL29

Ward Panel Meeting

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Eltham Parish Church - St John the Baptist, Eltham High Street London

JUL29

Ward Panel Meeting

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Eltham Parish Church - St John the Baptist, Eltham High Street London

JUL29

Ward Panel Meeting

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7:00 PM — 9:00 PM

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Eltham Parish Church - St John the Baptist, Eltham High Street London

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