Crime in East Wickham: statistics, rates and trends
790 crimes were recorded in East Wickham in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Wickham at a glance
- Crime trends in East Wickham
- Types of crime in East Wickham
- East Wickham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Wickham
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Wickham
- Demographics of East Wickham
- Questions about crime in East Wickham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (274), anti-social behaviour (179) and vehicle crime (79) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,169th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Wickham | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 790 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,961 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Wickham of any year here (790 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 790 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 830 | 48.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 810 | 47.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 871 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 895 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 982 | 57.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,136 | 67.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,016 | 59.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 922 | 54.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (67% below) and public order (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 141 to 179 and public order rose from 33 to 38, while drugs fell from 41 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 10.6 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -44% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Wickham; the highest is Bexleyheath (148.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Blackfen & Lamorbey (43.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Wickham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,282 | 72.9 | +57% |
| West Heath | 695 | 48.3 | +4% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | +46% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 638 | 43.6 | -6% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 725 | 46.9 | +1% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +218% |
| Belvedere | 1,744 | 95.9 | +106% |
| Northumberland Heath | 827 | 72.3 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in East Wickham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kay Street” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kay Street | 42 |
| On or near Burnell Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Church Road | 36 |
| On or near Ridley Road | 30 |
| On or near Teviot Close | 25 |
| On or near Beal Close | 21 |
| On or near Bennett Close | 18 |
| On or near Bellegrove Close | 17 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Chalkstone Close | 17 |
Of the 611 crimes in East Wickham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
East Wickham has an estimated population of 16,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and more home ownership (76%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Wickham average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Wickham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Wickham a safe place to live?
East Wickham recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,169th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Wickham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in East Wickham going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Wickham was down 5% on the year before: 790 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 830 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Wickham?
About 16,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Wickham?
East Wickham is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.