WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

West Heath Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Heath, localized within bexley.

Total Crimes

77
trending_up +14.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

38.72per 1k
trending_up +5.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

15,936

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences29
Anti-social Behaviour16
Burglary6
Vehicle Crime5
Public Order5
Other Theft4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Drug Offences4
Theft from Person2
Shoplifting1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Osborne Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Clovelly Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Hurst Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Hartley Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Bideford Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Stapleton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Friars Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near First Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Exmouth Road Map
Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within bexley district.

Local Rank

#4safest in bexley

National Safety

Top 19%Safest

City Average

73.22per 1k

Local Policing

West Heath

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Local Priorities

To identify burglary hotspots and plan patrols according to the dates and times of the offence to deter further offences.

Issued: 5 Jun 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols in burglary hotspot areas.
Plain clothes patrols
Reassurance visits to residents
Crime prevention advice leaflets
Street a week briefings and local churches.

Actioned: 16 Jun 2026

To reduce motor vehicle offences within the ward, including theft of and theft from motor vehicles.

Issued: 5 Jun 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols.
Plain clothes patrols
use of Stop/Search where appropriate.
Engagements with residents providing crime prevention advice.
Street briefings.

Actioned: 16 Jun 2026

To reduce Anti Social Behaviour and drug related activity in the Pantiles and open spaces.

Issued: 5 Jun 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols.
Plain clothes patrols
Street briefing to gain intelligence and reassure.
Use of Stop/Search where appropriate.

Actioned: 16 Jun 2026

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