Crime Rate in Crayford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crayford

The total recorded crimes in Crayford, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crayford crime rate of 3.06 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 Crayford, encompassing approximately 37,912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
Crayford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Martens Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Crayford?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Crayford reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 979 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crayford witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Crayford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 1,708 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crayford witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crayford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crayford has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Crayford crimes were 979. The crime rate of Crayford in 2024 was 25.82 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crayford were around 1,708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.05 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crayford)CrimesRank (Crayford)CrimesRank (Crayford)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
Erith141 31,136 22,024 2
Thamesmead East143 2923 41,570 5
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

Crayford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202544
March 202540
February 202550
January 202545
December 202429
November 202444
October 202432
September 202431
August 202428
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202533
March 202528
February 202517
January 202541
December 202420
November 202437
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 202515
December 202415
November 202415
October 202412
September 202419
August 20249

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202528
March 202519
February 202563
January 202510
December 202412
November 202420
October 202412
September 202415
August 202416
July 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 202513
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 202417
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202511
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
May 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20246
November 202414
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Crayford in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Martens Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
4. Grazeley Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kennet Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Drugs1
8. Mill Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wolsley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Wyatt Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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