Crime Rate in Longlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longlands

The total recorded crimes in Longlands, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longlands crime rate of 2.03 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 Longlands, encompassing approximately 27,618 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Longlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frognal Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Neville Close with total crimes: 6
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Longlands?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Longlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bexley average, with 373 crimes compared to 670.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longlands recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Longlands had fewer crimes than the Bexley average, with 667 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Longlands recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longlands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Longlands has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Longlands crimes were 373. The crime rate of Longlands in 2024 was 13.51 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longlands were around 667 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.15 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 15 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
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
Barnehurst34 17265 17508 17

Longlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202524
January 202520
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202418
August 202428
April 202423

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 202410
August 20249
April 202411

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
April 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
April 202413

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Longlands in March 2025

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

1. Frognal Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Neville Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Clifton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Alder Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Christchurch Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chislehurst Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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