Crime Rate in Sidcup: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidcup

The total recorded crimes in Sidcup, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidcup crime rate of 2.97 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 Sidcup, encompassing approximately 42,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Sidcup Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Sidcup?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Sidcup reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 780 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sidcup witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Sidcup experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 1,395 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sidcup witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, Sidcup has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sidcup Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sidcup has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Sidcup crimes were 780. The crime rate of Sidcup in 2024 was 18.55 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sidcup were around 1,395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.18 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sidcup)CrimesRank (Sidcup)CrimesRank (Sidcup)
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
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

Sidcup Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202523
March 202538
February 202524
January 202527
December 202432
November 202438
October 202432
September 202422
August 202424
June 20242

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202522
March 202514
February 202523
January 202517
December 202415
November 202428
October 202434
September 202418
August 202446

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20255
February 202513
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202520
February 202527
January 202511
December 20248
November 202427
October 202416
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 20246
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sidcup in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. High Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Evry Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Amberley Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Foots Cray High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Waring Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hatherley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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