Crime in Falconwood & Welling: statistics, rates and trends
1,282 crimes were recorded in Falconwood & Welling in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Falconwood & Welling at a glance
- Crime trends in Falconwood & Welling
- Types of crime in Falconwood & Welling
- Falconwood & Welling compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falconwood & Welling
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falconwood & Welling
- Demographics of Falconwood & Welling
- Questions about crime in Falconwood & Welling
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (290), shoplifting (236) and anti-social behaviour (229) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,106th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Falconwood & Welling | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,282 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,574 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Falconwood & Welling peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,383 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,103). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,282 | 72.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,365 | 77.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,290 | 73.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,103 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,177 | 67.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,114 | 63.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,266 | 72.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,383 | 78.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,237 | 70.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Falconwood & Welling recorded notably more vehicle crime (73% above the national rate) and shoplifting (59% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below). On the year before, public order rose from 69 to 90, while criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 50 and drugs fell from 62 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 16.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 13.4 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 13.0 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Other theft | 90 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Falconwood & Welling; the highest is Bexleyheath (148.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Blackfen & Lamorbey (43.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falconwood & Welling |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wickham | 790 | 46.6 | -36% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 638 | 43.6 | -40% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | -7% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 725 | 46.9 | -36% |
| West Heath | 695 | 48.3 | -34% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +103% |
| Longlands | 703 | 65.1 | -11% |
| Sidcup | 1,266 | 78.1 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Falconwood & Welling over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Welling High Street” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Welling High Street | 193 |
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Turnpike Close | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near A207 | 32 |
| On or near Tyrrell Avenue | 30 |
| On or near School Lane | 26 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 26 |
| On or near Kelvin Road | 25 |
Of the 1,053 crimes in Falconwood & Welling with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 531 | 50.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 25.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Falconwood & Welling has an estimated population of 17,574 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), more home ownership (80%, against 63%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Falconwood & Welling average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Falconwood & Welling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Falconwood & Welling a safe place to live?
Falconwood & Welling recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,106th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Falconwood & Welling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (236).
Is crime in Falconwood & Welling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falconwood & Welling was down 6% on the year before: 1,282 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,365 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Falconwood & Welling?
About 17,574 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Falconwood & Welling?
Falconwood & Welling 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.