Crime in Barnehurst: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Barnehurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barnehurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnehurst
- Types of crime in Barnehurst
- Barnehurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barnehurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnehurst
- Demographics of Barnehurst
- Questions about crime in Barnehurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (197), anti-social behaviour (79) and vehicle crime (46) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,210th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barnehurst | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 452 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,884 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barnehurst peaked in the year to August 2019 (613 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (447). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 452 | 45.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 452 | 45.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 478 | 48.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 48.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 533 | 53.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 577 | 58.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 600 | 60.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 613 | 62.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 447 | 45.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 25 and violence and sexual offences rose from 168 to 197, while criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 19.9 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.8 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Barnehurst.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnehurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath | 827 | 72.3 | +58% |
| Slade Green & Northend | 1,459 | 98.8 | +116% |
| Erith | 2,006 | 118.3 | +159% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +224% |
| Crayford | 1,479 | 87.5 | +91% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | +48% |
| Belvedere | 1,744 | 95.9 | +110% |
| West Heath | 695 | 48.3 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Barnehurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A220” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A220 | 26 |
| On or near Venners Close | 22 |
| On or near Fairford Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Hurstwood Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Midfield Parade | 16 |
| On or near Chiltern Close | 15 |
| On or near Cumbrian Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Pear Tree Close | 14 |
| On or near Windermere Road | 14 |
| On or near Parkside Cross | 12 |
Of the 373 crimes in Barnehurst with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Barnehurst has an estimated population of 9,884 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnehurst average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barnehurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnehurst a safe place to live?
Barnehurst recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,210th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barnehurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Barnehurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnehurst was almost unchanged on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 452 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnehurst?
About 9,884 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnehurst?
Barnehurst is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.