Crime Rate in St Mary's & St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary's & St James

The total recorded crimes in St Mary's & St James, Bexley, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's & St James crime rate of 4.53 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 St Mary's & St James, encompassing approximately 17,422 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
St Mary's & St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 4
  • Burdett Close with total crimes: 3
  • St James Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Mary's & St James?

To understand the safety of St Mary's & St James, we need to analyze St Mary's & St James crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, St Mary's & St James demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bexley average, with 424 crimes compared to 670.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Mary's & St James recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, St Mary's & St James had fewer crimes than the Bexley average, with 879 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Mary's & St James recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, St Mary's & St James has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Mary's & St James Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Mary's & St James has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total St Mary's & St James crimes were 424. The crime rate of St Mary's & St James in 2024 was 24.34 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary's & St James were around 879 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.45 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's & St James)CrimesRank (St Mary's & St James)CrimesRank (St Mary's & St James)
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
West Heath71 12452 10833 12
Northumberland Heath67 14408 14848 11
Blendon & Penhill48 16410 13778 14
Longlands71 13373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey53 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst43 17265 17508 17

St Mary's & St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, 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 (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 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 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202520
April 202520
March 202515
February 202511
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202514
April 202517
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202419
October 20249
September 202410

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 20251
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Mary's & St James in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Mary's & St James postcode area is presented below.

1. Edgington Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Burdett Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St James Way (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Tile Kiln Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Dartford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Palm Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. The Spinney (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. High Beeches (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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