Crime Rate in Longlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longlands

The total recorded crimes in Longlands, Bexley, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longlands crime rate of 2.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Longlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Frognal Avenue with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Bexley.

    • 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 areas in the Bexley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Longlands has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longlands)CrimesRank (Longlands)CrimesRank (Longlands)
Bexleyheath194 11,327 12,254 1
Erith154 41,136 22,024 2
Crayford180 2979 31,708 3
Belvedere168 3883 51,674 4
Thamesmead East141 6923 41,570 5
Sidcup147 5780 71,395 6
Falconwood & Welling111 8832 61,281 8
Slade Green & Northend124 7760 81,383 7
Crook Log79 10671 91,084 9
East Wickham83 9439 11816 13
St Mary's & St James79 11424 12879 10
West Heath71 12452 10833 12
Northumberland Heath67 14408 14848 11
Blendon & Penhill48 16410 13778 14
Blackfen & Lamorbey53 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst43 17265 17508 17

Longlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202517
May 202519
April 202515
March 202525
February 202524
January 202520
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202418
August 202428

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Longlands in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Clifton Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Frognal Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
4. Neville Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Alder Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Sidcup Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chislehurst Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Heron Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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