Crime Rate in Bexley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexley

The total recorded crimes in Bexley, UK in July 2025 are around 1,813 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexley crime rate of 7.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (513) incidents (-2.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (385) incidents (8.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (182) incidents (18.18% increase)
Bexley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road North with total crimes: 36
  • Police Station with total crimes: 21
  • Mill Place with total crimes: 19

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 (194 crimes), and the safest, Barnehurst (43 crimes), is 151 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bexley.

Similarly, the area of Bexleyheath Broadway (159 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Longlands & Halfway (24 crimes), with a difference of 135 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bexley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bexleyheath194
Crayford180
Belvedere168
Erith154
Sidcup147

Safest Wards:

Longlands71
Northumberland Heath67
Blackfen & Lamorbey53
Blendon & Penhill48
Barnehurst43

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bexleyheath Broadway159
Crayford141
Belvedere & Lessness Heath129
Slade Green & Crayford Marshes124
Sidcup West108

Safest Areas:

Danson Park36
Barnehurst North33
Lamorbey25
Albany Park24
Longlands & Halfway24

Bexley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bexley has recorded 1,813 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 ranking 220th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow2,013 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,570 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,402 188,641 1815,748 17
Merton1,698 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,802 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,488 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,406 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,415 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,761 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham2,277 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,759 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow3,178 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,463 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing4,243 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich3,273 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,547 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,914 222,638 136,086 2
Brent4,387 124,651 240,527 1

Bexley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 513 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 385 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (527 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (354 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1842 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025131
May 2025145
April 2025155
March 2025135
February 2025165
January 2025143
December 2024164
November 2024204
October 2024214
September 2024192
August 202474

A total of 326 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202533
May 202530
April 202523
March 202533
February 202523
January 202533
December 202421
November 202426
October 202433
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 1736 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 2025141
May 2025147
April 2025124
March 2025164
February 2025197
January 2025150
December 202480
November 2024173
October 2024174
September 2024162
August 202461

A total of 1201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202596
May 202599
April 202589
March 2025112
February 202592
January 2025101
December 2024139
November 2024124
October 2024101
September 2024107
August 202437

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 311 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202538
May 202521
April 202527
March 202529
February 202518
January 202522
December 202427
November 202429
October 202442
September 202423
August 202413

A total of 3747 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 312.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025385
June 2025354
May 2025346
April 2025353
March 2025334
February 2025203
January 2025222
December 2024245
November 2024297
October 2024340
September 2024260
August 2024408

A total of 5740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 478.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 548 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025513
June 2025527
May 2025497
April 2025457
March 2025548
February 2025467
January 2025439
December 2024449
November 2024500
October 2024515
September 2024429
August 2024399

A total of 718 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202563
May 202538
April 202553
March 202568
February 202563
January 202579
December 202469
November 202476
October 202472
September 202444
August 202446

A total of 1143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025101
May 2025112
April 202591
March 202594
February 202573
January 202588
December 202490
November 202469
October 2024105
September 2024111
August 202489

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 1454 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025182
June 2025154
May 20257
April 2025150
March 2025120
February 2025157
January 2025113
December 2024103
November 2024125
October 2024119
September 2024134
August 202490

A total of 930 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202583
May 2025110
April 202586
March 202581
February 202555
January 202598
December 202453
November 202474
October 202474
September 202464
August 202457

A total of 295 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202528
May 202526
April 202524
March 202525
February 202526
January 202528
December 202429
November 202433
October 202426
September 202429
August 202413

High Crime Locations Bexley in July 2025

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

1. Station Road North (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting33
Robbery3
2. Police Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs3
3. Mill Place (Map)
Total19
Criminal damage and arson11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
4. High Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Welling High Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
6. Market Place (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Robbery2
Theft from the person1

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