WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Blendon & Penhill Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blendon & Penhill, localized within bexley.

Total Crimes

62
trending_up +19.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

38.33per 1k
trending_up +1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

15,626

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences24
Anti-social Behaviour9
Vehicle Crime8
Public Order7
Drug Offences5
Shoplifting3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Robbery1
Other Crime1
Burglary1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Blackfen Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Vehicle crime: 1
9
On or near Hurst Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Venture Close Map
Drugs: 3
3
On or near Baynham Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Beech Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Albany Close Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Charter Drive Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Arcadian Road Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Abbeyhill Road Map
Public order: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within bexley district.

Local Rank

#3safest in bexley

National Safety

Top 19%Safest

City Average

73.22per 1k

Local Policing

Blendon and Penhill

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Local Priorities

ASB

Issued: 28 Jun 2026

Status Update

Carry out foot patrols across the ward in order to identify ASB offenders, increased patrols at ASB Hotspot areas, including the Oval. Reefer offenders to partner agencies and ensure joint partnership working Encourage reporting of ASB incidents, via MET Engage and Ward panel meetings.

Actioned: 27 Jun 2026

Burglary

Issued: 28 Jun 2026

Status Update

Carry out a mixture of hi visibility and plain clothes patrols in order to identify and deter offenders. Crime prevention stalls and door to door to highlight good practice in securing properties.

Actioned: 28 Jun 2026

Motor Vehicle Crime

Issued: 10 Jun 2026

Status Update

Crime prevention stalls and door to door enquiries, highlighting the use of trackers, steering wheel locks and ghost immobilisers. Run operations such as OP Huntsman to target and arrest offenders.

Actioned: 28 Jun 2026

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