Crime Rate in Bexleyheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bexleyheath

The total recorded crimes in Bexleyheath, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bexleyheath crime rate of 4.17 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 Bexleyheath, encompassing approximately 46,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (5.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-35.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
Bexleyheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Broadway with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bexleyheath?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Bexleyheath reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 1,327 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bexleyheath witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Bexleyheath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 2,254 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bexleyheath witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bexleyheath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bexleyheath has recorded 192 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Bexleyheath crimes were 1,327. The crime rate of Bexleyheath in 2024 was 28.81 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bexleyheath were around 2,254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.94 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexleyheath)CrimesRank (Bexleyheath)CrimesRank (Bexleyheath)
Erith141 31,136 22,024 2
Thamesmead East143 2923 41,570 5
Crayford116 6979 31,708 3
Belvedere133 4883 51,674 4
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

Bexleyheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202553
March 202549
February 202559
January 202564
December 202446
November 202462
October 202469
September 202452
August 202440

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202545
March 202552
February 202531
January 202522
December 202431
November 202423
October 202441
September 202431
August 202436

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 202416
November 20249
October 202417
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202521
February 202513
January 202518
December 202416
November 202415
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202515
February 202512
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 202513
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 142 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202519
February 202516
January 202520
December 20246
November 202417
October 202414
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202514
March 202514
February 202511
January 20254
December 202413
November 20248
October 202419
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202514
March 202526
February 202522
January 202512
December 202422
November 202416
October 202430
September 202423
August 202411

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Bexleyheath in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
2. Broadway (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Royal Oak Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Russell Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Market Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Banks Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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