Crime in Falconwood & Welling: statistics, rates and trends
1,301 crimes were recorded in Falconwood & Welling in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Falconwood & Welling
- Questions about crime in Falconwood & Welling
- About this data
1,301 crimes were recorded in Falconwood & Welling in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 296 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Falconwood & Welling has the 2,060th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Falconwood & Welling | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,301 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.0 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,574 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Falconwood & Welling was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,392 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,139). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,301 | 74.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,392 | 79.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,198 | 68.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,139 | 64.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,159 | 65.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,141 | 64.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,276 | 72.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,356 | 77.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,227 | 69.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 137 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Falconwood & Welling 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+27%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-62%) and other crime (-61%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 16.8 | 0.49 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 232 | 13.2 | 1.59 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 12.8 | 0.83 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 153 | 8.7 | 1.77 | +10% |
| Other theft | 96 | 5.5 | 0.85 | +7% |
| Public order | 89 | 5.1 | 0.76 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.8 | 0.87 | -21% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.3 | 0.93 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -62% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Falconwood & Welling
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Falconwood & Welling recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Falconwood & Welling
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Falconwood & Welling recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Falconwood & Welling
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Falconwood & Welling recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Falconwood & Welling
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Falconwood & Welling recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Falconwood & Welling
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Falconwood & Welling recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Falconwood & Welling
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Falconwood & Welling recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Falconwood & Welling
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Falconwood & Welling recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Falconwood & Welling
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Falconwood & Welling recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Falconwood & Welling
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Falconwood & Welling recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Falconwood & Welling
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Falconwood & Welling recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Falconwood & Welling
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Falconwood & Welling recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Falconwood & Welling
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Falconwood & Welling recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Falconwood & Welling
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Falconwood & Welling recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Falconwood & Welling
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Falconwood & Welling recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Falconwood & Welling, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Falconwood & Welling.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falconwood & Welling |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wickham | 807 | 47.6 | -36% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 637 | 43.5 | -41% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | -11% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 718 | 46.5 | -37% |
| West Heath | 693 | 48.2 | -35% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +100% |
| Longlands | 719 | 66.6 | -10% |
| Sidcup | 1,289 | 79.5 | +7% |
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 Falconwood & Welling over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Welling High Street | 188 |
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Turnpike Close | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Tyrrell Avenue | 31 |
| On or near A207 | 28 |
| On or near Marwood Close | 25 |
| On or near South Gipsy Road | 25 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Falconwood & Welling 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 | 546 | 42.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 225 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Falconwood & Welling has an estimated population of 17,574. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Falconwood & Welling sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Falconwood & Welling |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Falconwood & Welling a safe place to live?
Falconwood & Welling recorded 74.0 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 Falconwood & Welling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (232).
Is crime in Falconwood & Welling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falconwood & Welling was down 7% on the year before: 1,301 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,392 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Falconwood & Welling?
Falconwood & Welling 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 Falconwood & Welling. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.