Crime Rate in Northumberland Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northumberland Heath

The total recorded crimes in Northumberland Heath, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northumberland Heath crime rate of 1.27 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 Northumberland Heath, encompassing approximately 40,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Northumberland Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hengist Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sussex Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northumberland Heath?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Northumberland Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bexley average, with 408 crimes compared to 670.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northumberland Heath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northumberland Heath had fewer crimes than the Bexley average, with 848 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northumberland Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northumberland Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northumberland Heath has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Northumberland Heath crimes were 408. The crime rate of Northumberland Heath in 2024 was 10.19 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northumberland Heath were around 848 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.18 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 11 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
East Wickham62 14439 11816 13
Blackfen & Lamorbey71 11322 16555 16
Blendon & Penhill70 12410 13778 14
Longlands56 15373 15667 15
Barnehurst34 17265 17508 17

Northumberland Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 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 (18 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202522
December 202415
November 202419
October 202414
September 202418
August 202416
April 202417

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202510
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 202513
December 202410
November 202418
October 202419
September 20248
August 202423
April 202414

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 202414
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Northumberland Heath in March 2025

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

1. Limewood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Hengist Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Sussex Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bexley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Lesney Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stelling Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Avenue Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Bronte Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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