Crime Rate in Belvedere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belvedere

The total recorded crimes in Belvedere, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belvedere crime rate of 2.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
Belvedere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road North with total crimes: 15
  • Clydesdale Way with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Belvedere has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belvedere)CrimesRank (Belvedere)CrimesRank (Belvedere)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
Erith141 31,136 22,024 2
Thamesmead East143 2923 41,570 5
Crayford116 6979 31,708 3
Sidcup125 5780 71,395 6
Falconwood & Welling111 7832 61,281 8
Slade Green & Northend85 8760 81,383 7
Crook Log74 9671 91,084 9
St Mary's & St James73 11424 12879 10
West Heath65 12452 10833 12
Northumberland Heath73 10408 14848 11
East Wickham63 13439 11816 13
Blendon & Penhill62 14410 13778 14
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

Belvedere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Belvedere in May 2025

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

1. Station Road North (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clydesdale Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maran Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bonham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Waterfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Ambrook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harold Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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