Crime Rate in Erith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erith

The total recorded crimes in Erith, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erith crime rate of 3.07 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 Erith, encompassing approximately 53,110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (39.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Erith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • St Francis' Road with total crimes: 9
  • Holmhurst Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Erith?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Erith reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 1,136 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Erith witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Erith experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 2,024 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Erith witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Erith Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Erith has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Erith crimes were 1,136. The crime rate of Erith in 2024 was 21.39 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Erith were around 2,024 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.11 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bexley)CrimesRank (Bexley)CrimesRank (Bexley)
Bexleyheath237 11,327 12,254 1
Crayford144 3979 31,708 3
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

Erith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Drugs dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248
April 202416

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202512
December 202418
November 20248
October 202419
September 202411
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202543
January 202544
December 202469
November 202463
October 202467
September 202446
August 202426
April 202448

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202522
January 202515
December 202432
November 202423
October 202425
September 202424
August 202436
April 202429

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202516
January 202524
December 20249
November 202448
October 202440
September 202425
August 20245
April 202430

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
April 202421

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
August 202410
April 20245

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Erith in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Francis' Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order3
3. Holmhurst Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Galleon Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Chichester Wharf (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
6. De Luci Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Stiles Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. West Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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