Crime Rate in Erith: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erith

The total recorded crimes in Erith, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erith crime rate of 2.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (26.47% increase)
  • Drugs: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
Erith Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Holly Hill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mildred Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Bexley.

    • 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 areas in the Bexley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Erith has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 2.65 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erith)CrimesRank (Erith)CrimesRank (Erith)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
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
Blendon & Penhill62 14410 13778 14
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

Erith Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202524
February 202516
January 202524
December 20249
November 202448
October 202440
September 202425
August 20245

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 20258
February 202514
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202534
March 202560
February 202543
January 202544
December 202469
November 202463
October 202467
September 202446
August 202426

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202522
February 202522
January 202515
December 202432
November 202423
October 202425
September 202424
August 202436

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202512
December 202418
November 20248
October 202419
September 202411
August 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Erith in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Holly Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Mildred Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chandlers Drive (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Galleon Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
8. Badlow Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rutland Gate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elrick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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