Crime Rate in Belvedere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belvedere

The total recorded crimes in Belvedere, Bexley, UK in July 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belvedere crime rate of 3.63 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 Belvedere, encompassing approximately 46,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
Belvedere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road North with total crimes: 41
  • Upper Abbey Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tyeshurst Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Belvedere?

To understand the safety of Belvedere, we need to analyze Belvedere crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Belvedere reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 883 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Belvedere witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Belvedere experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 1,674 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Belvedere witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, Belvedere has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Belvedere Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Belvedere has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Belvedere crimes were 883. The crime rate of Belvedere in 2024 was 19.10 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belvedere were around 1,674 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.21 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belvedere)CrimesRank (Belvedere)CrimesRank (Belvedere)
Bexleyheath194 11,327 12,254 1
Erith154 41,136 22,024 2
Crayford180 2979 31,708 3
Thamesmead East141 6923 41,570 5
Sidcup147 5780 71,395 6
Falconwood & Welling111 8832 61,281 8
Slade Green & Northend124 7760 81,383 7
Crook Log79 10671 91,084 9
East Wickham83 9439 11816 13
St Mary's & St James79 11424 12879 10
West Heath71 12452 10833 12
Northumberland Heath67 14408 14848 11
Blendon & Penhill48 16410 13778 14
Longlands71 13373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey53 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst43 17265 17508 17

Belvedere 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 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202519
April 202510
March 20258
February 202519
January 202520
December 20249
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202516
April 20257
March 20258
February 202512
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202422
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202543
May 202544
April 202543
March 202546
February 202540
January 202532
December 202436
November 202441
October 202436
September 202442
August 202430

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20251
April 202514
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20246
November 202417
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202533
May 202532
April 202530
March 202526
February 202515
January 202513
December 202413
November 202432
October 202423
September 202422
August 202448

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 202512
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Belvedere in July 2025

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

1. Station Road North (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting33
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Upper Abbey Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Tyeshurst Close (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Other theft1
4. Charton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
5. Caldy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Picardy Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cowper Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Augustine'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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