Crime in West Wickham: statistics, rates and trends
771 crimes were recorded in West Wickham in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Wickham at a glance
- Crime trends in West Wickham
- Types of crime in West Wickham
- West Wickham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Wickham
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Wickham
- Demographics of West Wickham
- Questions about crime in West Wickham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (163), vehicle crime (143) and shoplifting (133) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,984th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | West Wickham | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 771 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,102 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Wickham peaked in the year to August 2020 (872 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (620). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 771 | 51.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 650 | 43.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 647 | 42.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 620 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 44.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 758 | 50.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 872 | 57.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 757 | 50.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 681 | 45.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Wickham recorded notably more vehicle crime (90% above the national rate) and robbery (36% above the national rate), and notably less public order (79% below) and violence and sexual offences (68% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 46 to 133 and vehicle crime rose from 103 to 143, while criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 38 and public order fell from 34 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 10.8 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 133 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +189% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 1.4 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than West Wickham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Wickham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | +2% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,508 | 89.3 | +75% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | +17% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +282% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,717 | 107.2 | +110% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +44% |
| Clock House | 864 | 51.9 | +2% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 987 | 51.1 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in West Wickham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 213 |
| On or near High Street | 48 |
| On or near Barnfield Wood Road | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Langley Way | 16 |
| On or near Links Road | 16 |
| On or near Pond Cottage Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near The Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Pickhurst Rise | 13 |
Of the 667 crimes in West Wickham with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 104 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 391 | 58.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 18.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
West Wickham has an estimated population of 15,102 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Wickham average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West Wickham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Wickham a safe place to live?
West Wickham recorded 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,984th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in West Wickham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (143).
Is crime in West Wickham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Wickham was up 19% on the year before: 771 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 650 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Wickham?
About 15,102 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Wickham?
West 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.