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Crime in Welling

Welling had 514 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% above the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

DA16, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Welling

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121.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common180 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 134 Apr 158 May 139 Jun 198 Jul 177 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting18035%
violence11122%
anti-social behaviour8917%
vehicle crime367%
public order265%
theft173%
robbery163%
burglary133%

Welling against Bexley

TypeWelling per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence26.221.6▲ 5%
Burglary3.12.2▲ 18%
Vehicle crime8.56.4▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour2118.9▲ 13%
Theft and robbery9.97.1▲ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Welling121.4▲ 28%
East Wickham86.8▲ 34%
Crook Log79.3▲ 24%
Belle Grove73▲ 14%
Upton71.4▲ 18%
Blackfen59.5▲ 1%
Blendon50.9▼ 4%
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 Welling a safe area?

Welling had about 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Welling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (180), followed by violence (111) and anti-social behaviour (89).