WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in St Mary's & St James, Bexley

Comprehensive safety analysis for St Mary's & St James, localized within Bexley.

Total Crimes

68
trending_down -18.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

59.04per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,738

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences24
Anti-social Behaviour15
Public Order12
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Vehicle Crime4
Burglary3
Other Crime2
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near The Spinney Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Bexley High Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Bullers Close Map
Public order: 3Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Edgington Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 1
4
On or near Manor Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Postal Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Chambers Avenue Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Burdett Close Map
Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
2
On or near Whitney Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Local Rank

#6safest in Bexley

City Average

73.42per 1k

Local Policing

St Paul's Cray

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

There are a number of small housing estates that are housing persons considered to be at an increased risk of being cuckooed and exploited. The areas are well known for ASB namely fly tipping and inappropriate use of motor vehicles. There is also evidence of drug use/supply.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

The local policing team will address this by increasing patrols in the area and by working in partnership with the council, housing and other agencies to target known offenders. We will support victims and strive to safeguard those considered vulnerable. The team will work closely with Project Adder to make referrals for those struggling with substance abuse. We will use powers under the ASB, Crime and Policing Act to serve ABC’s and Community Protection Notices to curb offending. We will closely monitor outstanding offenders and execute arrest warrants.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

There has been a notable rise in the reporting of dog related offences across the ward. SPC ward accounts for 45% of all dog offences committed in Bromley over the past 6 months. Offences include dogs being dangerously out of control in both public and private settings, as well as possessing prohibited breeds without an exception certificate.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

The local policing team will be intelligence led, identifying hotspot locations and look to problem solve through targeted interventions, timely investigations and partnership working. We will also be proactive in encouraging responsible dog ownership at various community events and through Social Media messaging.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Residents report excessive speed by motorists at various locations throughout the ward. Officers are committed to holding two speed awareness/enforcement operations across the ward cluster and where possible, will include input from Roads Transport Policing Command (RTPC) and utilize ANPR technology to identify offenders and contribute to road safety as part of our commitment to vision zero.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers are tasked to carry out speeding operations at hotspot locations, identified through intelligence and local community feedback. These operations often involve working in partnership with Safer Transport and the Roads Policing Unit, who have access to specialist equipment/vehicles specific to the task. Officers are tasked with meeting roads policing objectives as part of Bromley Council's Community Impact Days.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL15

Drop-in Surgery

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schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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St Paul’s Cray Library, Mickleham Road Orpington

JUL22

Drop-in Surgery

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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St Paul’s Cray Library, Mickleham Road Orpington

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