Crime Rates at Linton Close, Welling, DA16 3EL

Linton Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in East Wickham , and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Linton Close (DA16 3EL) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 27.5% lower than the East Wickham average (48.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Linton Close (DA16 3EL), the main crime hotspot is near Bruce Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.