Crime Rate in Crayford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crayford

The total recorded crimes in Crayford, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crayford crime rate of 3.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-69.84% decrease)
Crayford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Grazeley Close with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Crayford has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexley)CrimesRank (Bexley)CrimesRank (Bexley)
Bexleyheath237 11,327 12,254 1
Erith163 21,136 22,024 2
Belvedere131 6883 51,674 4
Thamesmead East140 4923 41,570 5
Falconwood & Welling132 5832 61,281 8
Sidcup108 7780 71,395 6
Slade Green & Northend90 10760 81,383 7
Crook Log105 8671 91,084 9
West Heath97 9452 10833 12
St Mary's & St James64 13424 12879 10
Northumberland Heath51 16408 14848 11
East Wickham62 14439 11816 13
Blackfen & Lamorbey71 11322 16555 16
Blendon & Penhill70 12410 13778 14
Longlands56 15373 15667 15
Barnehurst34 17265 17508 17

Crayford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 63 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202517
January 202541
December 202420
November 202437
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431
April 202435

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 202417
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 202412

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 202515
December 202415
November 202415
October 202412
September 202419
August 20249
April 202416

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202512
December 20246
November 202414
October 202410
September 20246
August 20246
April 20249

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245

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
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Crayford in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
3. Grazeley Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Marden Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Martens Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Leysdown Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
7. Bourne Mead (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. West Heath Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
10. Claremont Crescent (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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