Crime in West Wickham: statistics, rates and trends
781 crimes were recorded in West Wickham in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West Wickham
- Questions about crime in West Wickham
- About this data
781 crimes were recorded in West Wickham in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 167 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Wickham has the 2,951st highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Wickham | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 781 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,102 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Wickham was highest in the year to July 2020 (858 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (626). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 781 | 51.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 633 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 637 | 42.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 626 | 41.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 688 | 45.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 766 | 50.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 858 | 56.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 759 | 50.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 673 | 44.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+210%) and vehicle crime (+37%). The largest falls were in public order (-39%) and burglary (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 11.1 | 0.32 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 9.5 | 1.94 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 8.6 | 1.04 | +210% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 6.4 | 0.41 | +4% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -5% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -23% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.8 | 1.32 | +108% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -39% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +64% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.31 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Wickham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Wickham recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Wickham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Wickham recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Wickham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Wickham recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 210% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Wickham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Wickham recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Wickham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Wickham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Wickham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Wickham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Wickham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Wickham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Wickham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Wickham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Wickham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Wickham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Wickham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Wickham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Wickham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Wickham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Wickham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West 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 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Wickham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Wickham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Wickham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Wickham recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Wickham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Wickham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Wickham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | +1% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,469 | 87.0 | +68% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 934 | 59.4 | +15% |
| Bromley Town | 3,175 | 191.5 | +270% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,714 | 107.0 | +107% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | +40% |
| Clock House | 860 | 51.7 | -0% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 1,004 | 52.0 | +1% |
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 West Wickham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 208 |
| On or near High Street | 44 |
| On or near Barnfield Wood Road | 25 |
| On or near Police Station | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Langley Way | 18 |
| On or near Pickhurst Rise | 17 |
| On or near Pond Cottage Lane | 17 |
| On or near Links Road | 16 |
| On or near The Avenue | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West 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 | 416 | 53.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 15.2% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
West Wickham has an estimated population of 15,102. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Wickham sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Wickham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is West Wickham a safe place to live?
West Wickham recorded 51.7 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 West Wickham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (144).
Is crime in West Wickham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Wickham was up 23% on the year before: 781 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Wickham?
West 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 West Wickham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.