Crime Rate in West Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Heath

The total recorded crimes in West Heath, Bexley, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Heath crime rate of 1.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gayton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hurst Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Bexley.

    • 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 areas in the Bexley.

  • 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 May 2025 the West Heath has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Heath)CrimesRank (West Heath)CrimesRank (West Heath)
Bexleyheath192 11,327 12,254 1
Erith141 31,136 22,024 2
Thamesmead East143 2923 41,570 5
Crayford116 6979 31,708 3
Belvedere133 4883 51,674 4
Sidcup125 5780 71,395 6
Falconwood & Welling111 7832 61,281 8
Slade Green & Northend85 8760 81,383 7
Crook Log74 9671 91,084 9
St Mary's & St James73 11424 12879 10
Northumberland Heath73 10408 14848 11
East Wickham63 13439 11816 13
Blendon & Penhill62 14410 13778 14
Longlands52 16373 15667 15
Blackfen & Lamorbey62 15322 16555 16
Barnehurst29 17265 17508 17

West Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 202415
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 202413
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202516
March 202541
February 202525
January 202511
December 202419
November 202411
October 202414
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202512
February 202519
January 20258
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Gayton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Hurst Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Hadlow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Lansdowne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Orchard Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Iris Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stapleton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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