Crime Rate in Thamesmead East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thamesmead East

The total recorded crimes in Thamesmead East, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thamesmead East crime rate of 2.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (90.48% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thamesmead East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 14
  • Kale Road with total crimes: 14
  • Mere Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Thamesmead East has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 4th 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.

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
Falconwood & Welling132 5832 61,281 8
Sidcup108 7780 71,395 6
Slade Green & Northend90 10760 81,383 7
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

Thamesmead East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202527
January 202538
December 202439
November 202442
October 202445
September 202433
August 202444
April 202446

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 202411
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202521
January 202521
December 202424
November 202431
October 202436
September 202424
August 202433
April 202428

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202421
November 202423
October 202423
September 202426
August 202412
April 202418

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
April 20241

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20248
April 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Thamesmead East in March 2025

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

1. Tavy Bridge (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Kale Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Mere Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Yarnton Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Hartslock Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
7. Lensbury Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fairway Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Binsey Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
10. Alsike Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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