WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in West Heath, Bexley

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Heath, localized within Bexley.

Total Crimes

59
trending_down -23.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

38.97per 1k
trending_up +0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

15,936

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences25
Anti-social Behaviour11
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Drug Offences3
Other Theft3
Vehicle Crime3
Public Order3
Robbery2
Burglary2
Theft from Person2
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Clovelly Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
7
On or near Hurst Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1
5
On or near Gayton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Hadlow Road Map
Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
4
On or near Chessington Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near A206 Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Ashbourne Avenue Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Whitfield Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Abbott'S Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Amberley Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Bexley district.

Local Rank

#4safest in Bexley

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

73.42per 1k

Local Policing

West Heath

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Focus on reducing anti-social behaviour in identified hotspots, including the Pantiles and open spaces

Issued: 28 May 2026

Status Update

High-visibility patrols in hotspot areas
Street briefings to gather intel & reassure the public
Targeted use of ASB powers to disrupt nuisance behaviour
Proactive stop/search based on intelligence

Actioned: 28 Aug 2026

Address and reduce drug use across the ward, with a particular focus on key areas including the Pantiles

Issued: 28 May 2026

Status Update

Conduct high-visibility and targeted patrols in identified hotspots
Carry out proactive, intelligence-led stop and search activity
Utilise ASB legislation to disrupt and deter drug-related activity

Actioned: 28 Aug 2026

Tackle speeding and vehicle-related ASB across the ward through enforcement and engagement

Issued: 28 May 2026

Status Update

Conduct targeted speed enforcement operations in identified hotspot areas
Enforce traffic offences under the Road Traffic Act
Use ASB powers to address vehicle-related nuisance and persistent issues
Engage with drivers to raise awareness and promote safer driving behaviour

Actioned: 28 Aug 2026

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