Crime Rate in Northumberland Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northumberland Heath

The total recorded crimes in Northumberland Heath, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northumberland Heath crime rate of 1.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Northumberland Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limewood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Charlieville Road with total crimes: 6
  • York Terrace with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Bexley.

    • 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 areas in the Bexley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Northumberland Heath has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northumberland Heath)CrimesRank (Northumberland Heath)CrimesRank (Northumberland Heath)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
Erith141 31,136 22,024 2
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
East Wickham63 13439 11816 13
Blendon & Penhill62 14410 13778 14
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

Northumberland Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202517
February 202515
January 202522
December 202415
November 202419
October 202414
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20253
January 20259
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202514
February 20255
January 202513
December 202410
November 202418
October 202419
September 20248
August 202423

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 202510
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 202414
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Northumberland Heath in May 2025

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

1. Limewood Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Charlieville Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
3. York Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Becton Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Lawrence Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
6. Stelling Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Horsa Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hurst Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bronte Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Collindale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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