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Crime in East Wickham

East Wickham had 394 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% above the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

DA16, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Wickham

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86.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common111 in 3 months

Month by month

67 Mar 109 Apr 119 May 107 Jun 163 Jul 124 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Wickham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting11128%
violence9725%
anti-social behaviour8622%
vehicle crime256%
burglary174%
public order154%
theft123%
robbery82%

East Wickham against Bexley

TypeEast Wickham per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence21.421.60%
Burglary3.72.2▲ 70%
Vehicle crime5.56.4▲ 19%
Anti-social behaviour18.918.9▲ 15%
Theft and robbery6.27.1▲ 47%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Abbey Wood133.7▲ 39%
Welling121.4▲ 28%
Plumstead116.2▲ 7%
East Wickham86.8▲ 34%
Crook Log79.3▲ 24%
Belle Grove73▲ 14%
West Heath61.4▲ 2%
See every Bexley area ranked on the crime in Bexley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is East Wickham a safe area?

East Wickham had about 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in East Wickham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (111), followed by violence (97) and anti-social behaviour (86).