Crime Rate in Blendon & Penhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blendon & Penhill

The total recorded crimes in Blendon & Penhill, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blendon & Penhill crime rate of 1.42 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 Blendon & Penhill, encompassing approximately 43,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Blendon & Penhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwillim Close with total crimes: 9
  • Blackfen Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blendon & Penhill?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Blendon & Penhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bexley average, with 410 crimes compared to 670.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blendon & Penhill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Blendon & Penhill had fewer crimes than the Bexley average, with 778 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blendon & Penhill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, Blendon & Penhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Blendon & Penhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blendon & Penhill has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Blendon & Penhill crimes were 410. The crime rate of Blendon & Penhill in 2024 was 9.37 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blendon & Penhill were around 778 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.78 (year) or 1.48 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blendon & Penhill)CrimesRank (Blendon & Penhill)CrimesRank (Blendon & Penhill)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
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
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

Blendon & Penhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202519
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202418
August 20245

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20255
January 20252
August 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Blendon & Penhill in May 2025

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

1. Gwillim Close (Map)
Total9
Drugs9
2. Blackfen Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Arcadian Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Bexley Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Harcourt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sherwood Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. The Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Arcadian Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Willow Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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