WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Blendon & Penhill, Bexley

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blendon & Penhill, localized within Bexley.

Total Crimes

64
trending_up +3.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

38.46per 1k
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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

15,626

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour20
Violence & Sexual Offences12
Vehicle Crime10
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Public Order4
Other Theft3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Drug Offences2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Gwillim Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Blackfen Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Charter Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Haddon Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Ramillies Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Baynham Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Shorne Close Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Rutland Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Bexley district.

Local Rank

#3safest in Bexley

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

73.42per 1k

Local Policing

Blendon and Penhill

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Local Priorities

ASB

Issued: 28 Jun 2026

Status Update

Carry out foot patrols across the ward in order to identify ASB offenders, increased patrols at ASB Hotspot areas, including the Oval. Reefer offenders to partner agencies and ensure joint partnership working Encourage reporting of ASB incidents, via MET Engage and Ward panel meetings.

Actioned: 27 Jun 2026

Burglary

Issued: 28 Jun 2026

Status Update

Carry out a mixture of hi visibility and plain clothes patrols in order to identify and deter offenders. Crime prevention stalls and door to door to highlight good practice in securing properties.

Actioned: 28 Jun 2026

Motor Vehicle Crime

Issued: 10 Jun 2026

Status Update

Crime prevention stalls and door to door enquiries, highlighting the use of trackers, steering wheel locks and ghost immobilisers. Run operations such as OP Huntsman to target and arrest offenders.

Actioned: 28 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN17

Community Meeting

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schedule

7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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DA5 3BP, Bladindon Drive Bexley

JUN20

Bike marking event at Sidcup Leisure Centre

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schedule

9:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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DA15 9AE, Hurst Road Sidcup

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