Crime Rate in Bexley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexley

The total recorded crimes in Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 1,599 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexley crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bexley, encompassing approximately 246,475 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (497) incidents (8.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (346) incidents (-1.98% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (18.55% increase)
Bexley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Welling High Street with total crimes: 20
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 16

Bexley Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Bexley?

To understand the safety of Bexley, we need to analyze Bexley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Bexley has recorded 11,384 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 46.19 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 319 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 20,257 crimes with a crime rate of 82.19, ranking it 192 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Bexley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 11384 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bexley had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 20,257 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Bexley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Bexley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Bexley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bexley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bexleyheath (192 crimes), and the safest, Barnehurst (29 crimes), is 163 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bexley.

Similarly, the area of Bexleyheath Broadway (141 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Albany Park (18 crimes), with a difference of 123 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bexley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bexleyheath192
Thamesmead East143
Erith141
Belvedere133
Sidcup125

Safest Wards:

East Wickham63
Blendon & Penhill62
Blackfen & Lamorbey62
Longlands52
Barnehurst29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bexleyheath Broadway141
Erith East102
Belvedere & Lessness Heath95
Sidcup West91
South Thamesmead91

Safest Areas:

Wickham Street & East Wickham28
Barnehurst North24
Longlands & Halfway24
Bursted Wood22
Albany Park18

Bexley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexley has recorded 1,599 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 231th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 15 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 17 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Bexley crimes were 11,384. The crime rate of Bexley in 2024 was 46.19 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 319 danzarous in the UK. Bexley ranked 15 in terms of total crimes and 17 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexley were around 20,257 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.19 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 192 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Bexley ranked 14 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 16 as per crime rate of Bexley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Bexley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (497 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (346 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (457 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (353 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (548 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (334 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 467 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 203 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (439 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (222 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 449 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 245 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (500 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (297 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (515 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (340 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (429 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (260 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (408 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (399 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202523
March 202533
February 202523
January 202533
December 202421
November 202426
October 202433
September 202416
August 202426
July 20241

A total of 1432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025124
March 2025164
February 2025197
January 2025150
December 202480
November 2024173
October 2024174
September 2024162
August 202461

A total of 3008 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 300.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025346
April 2025353
March 2025334
February 2025203
January 2025222
December 2024245
November 2024297
October 2024340
September 2024260
August 2024408

A total of 1005 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202589
March 2025112
February 202592
January 2025101
December 2024139
November 2024124
October 2024101
September 2024107
August 202437
July 20244

A total of 1122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 2025150
March 2025120
February 2025157
January 2025113
December 2024103
November 2024125
October 2024119
September 2024134
August 202490
July 20244

A total of 1591 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025155
March 2025135
February 2025165
January 2025143
December 2024164
November 2024204
October 2024214
September 2024192
August 202474

A total of 260 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202524
March 202525
February 202526
January 202528
December 202429
November 202433
October 202426
September 202429
August 202413
July 20241

A total of 756 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 202586
March 202581
February 202555
January 202598
December 202453
November 202474
October 202474
September 202464
August 202457
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 925 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 202591
March 202594
February 202573
January 202588
December 202490
November 202469
October 2024105
September 2024111
August 202489
July 20243

A total of 608 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202553
March 202568
February 202563
January 202579
December 202469
November 202476
October 202472
September 202444
August 202446

A total of 4711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 392.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 548 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025497
April 2025457
March 2025548
February 2025467
January 2025439
December 2024449
November 2024500
October 2024515
September 2024429
August 2024399
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 251 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202527
March 202529
February 202518
January 202522
December 202427
November 202429
October 202442
September 202423
August 202413

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 202414
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bexley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bexley postcode area is presented below.

1. Welling High Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting19
Robbery1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
3. Tavy Bridge (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
5. Broadway (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Station Road North (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Burglary2
Other theft1

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