Crime in East Wickham: statistics, rates and trends
807 crimes were recorded in East Wickham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in East Wickham
- Questions about crime in East Wickham
- About this data
807 crimes were recorded in East Wickham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Wickham has the 3,123rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Wickham | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 807 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,961 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Wickham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,128 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (804). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 807 | 47.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 804 | 47.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 819 | 48.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 886 | 52.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 890 | 52.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 996 | 58.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,128 | 66.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,010 | 59.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 932 | 54.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Wickham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%) and other theft (+15%). The largest falls were in drugs (-32%) and vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 17.3 | 0.50 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -25% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.7 | 0.39 | +2% |
| Burglary | 38 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -5% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.2 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -32% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +160% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.39 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Wickham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Wickham recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Wickham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Wickham recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Wickham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Wickham recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Wickham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Wickham recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Wickham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Wickham recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Wickham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Wickham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Wickham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Wickham recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Wickham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Wickham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Wickham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Wickham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Wickham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Wickham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Wickham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Wickham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Wickham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Wickham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Wickham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Wickham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Wickham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Wickham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Wickham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Wickham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Wickham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,301 | 74.0 | +56% |
| West Heath | 693 | 48.2 | +1% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | +39% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 637 | 43.5 | -9% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 718 | 46.5 | -2% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +211% |
| Belvedere | 1,757 | 96.7 | +103% |
| Northumberland Heath | 797 | 69.6 | +46% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Wickham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kay Street | 42 |
| On or near Burnell Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Church Road | 31 |
| On or near Ridley Road | 29 |
| On or near Teviot Close | 26 |
| On or near Bennett Close | 22 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 21 |
| On or near East Road | 18 |
| On or near Beal Close | 18 |
| On or near Bellegrove Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Wickham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 236 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 27.4% |
| Not recorded | 180 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
East Wickham has an estimated population of 16,961. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Wickham sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Wickham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is East Wickham a safe place to live?
East Wickham recorded 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in East Wickham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in East Wickham going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Wickham was almost unchanged on the year before: 807 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 804 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Wickham?
East Wickham is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Wickham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.