Crime Rate in West Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Heath

The total recorded crimes in West Heath, Bexley, UK in March 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Heath crime rate of 1.54 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 West Heath, encompassing approximately 63,013 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (64.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
West Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milford Close with total crimes: 24
  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lenham Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is West Heath?

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

  • Relative to Bexley:

    • In 2024, West Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bexley average, with 452 crimes compared to 670.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Heath recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Heath had fewer crimes than the Bexley average, with 833 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Heath recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bexley, West Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Heath has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Bexley, UK

In 2024, the total West Heath crimes were 452. The crime rate of West Heath in 2024 was 12.31 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bexley.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Heath were around 833 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.22 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 12 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
Slade Green & Northend90 10760 81,383 7
Crook Log105 8671 91,084 9
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

West Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 202413
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249
April 202410

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202525
January 202511
December 202419
November 202411
October 202414
September 202417
August 202411
April 202420

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202519
January 20258
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423
September 202412
August 20246
April 202426

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 202415
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
April 20245

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20242
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Heath in March 2025

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

1. Milford Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
2. Gayton Road (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lenham Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Manorside Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Elmsted Crescent (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hartley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hadlow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Westergate Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Osborne Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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