Crime Rate in Thamesmead East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thamesmead East

The total recorded crimes in Thamesmead East, Bexley, UK in July 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thamesmead East crime rate of 2.56 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 Thamesmead East, encompassing approximately 55,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Thamesmead East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Thamesmead East?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, Thamesmead East reported a higher crime volume than the Bexley average, with 923 crimes compared to 670. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thamesmead East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

    • In 2023, Thamesmead East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bexley average, with 1,570 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thamesmead East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Bexley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thamesmead East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thamesmead East has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total Thamesmead East crimes were 923. The crime rate of Thamesmead East in 2024 was 16.75 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thamesmead East were around 1,570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.49 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bexley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thamesmead East)CrimesRank (Thamesmead East)CrimesRank (Thamesmead East)
Bexleyheath194 11,327 12,254 1
Erith154 41,136 22,024 2
Crayford180 2979 31,708 3
Belvedere168 3883 51,674 4
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
St Mary's & St James79 11424 12879 10
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

Thamesmead East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202536
May 202546
April 202547
March 202554
February 202527
January 202538

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202536
May 202544
April 202535
March 202540
February 202521
January 202521

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
April 202514
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202514
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202513
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
February 20253
January 20254

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

High Crime Locations Thamesmead East in July 2025

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

1. Tavy Bridge (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Kale Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Middle Way (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Watersmeet Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Mere Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yarnton Way (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glimpsing Green (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Martins Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Hartslock Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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