Crime Rate in Slade Green & Northend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slade Green & Northend

The total recorded crimes in Slade Green & Northend, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slade Green & Northend crime rate of 2.41 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 Slade Green & Northend, encompassing approximately 37,359 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Slade Green & Northend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Festival Close with total crimes: 5
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 5
  • South Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Slade Green & Northend?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Slade Green & Northend reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 760 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Slade Green & Northend witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Slade Green & Northend experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Slade Green & Northend witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Slade Green & Northend Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Slade Green & Northend has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Slade Green & Northend crimes were 760. The crime rate of Slade Green & Northend in 2024 was 20.34 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Slade Green & Northend were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.02 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 7 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
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
Longlands56 15373 15667 15
Barnehurst34 17265 17508 17

Slade Green & Northend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 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 (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202534
January 202533
December 202433
November 202438
October 202446
September 202426
August 202439
July 20241
June 20242
April 202443

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 202413
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 202413
October 202416
September 20249
August 20248
April 202414

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202517
December 202418
November 202419
October 202430
September 202415
August 202426
April 202420

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
April 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 202413
November 202413
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20245

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20248
April 20245

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 202511
December 20245
November 20241
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Slade Green & Northend in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Slade Green & Northend postcode area is presented below.

1. Festival Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. Arthur Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. South Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oak Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Beacon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Raleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hazel Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Watermeadow Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dabbling Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Garnet Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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