Crime in Belvedere: statistics, rates and trends
1,757 crimes were recorded in Belvedere in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Belvedere at a glance
- Crime trends in Belvedere
- Types of crime in Belvedere
- Belvedere compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belvedere
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belvedere
- Population and deprivation in Belvedere
- Questions about crime in Belvedere
- About this data
1,757 crimes were recorded in Belvedere in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 540 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belvedere has the 1,332nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belvedere | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,757 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.7 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,177 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belvedere was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,659). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,757 | 96.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,676 | 92.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,702 | 93.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,680 | 92.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,673 | 92.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,872 | 103.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,052 | 112.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,659 | 91.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,707 | 93.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 152 |
| March 2026 | 150 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 149 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 168 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 138 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belvedere over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+56%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%) and other crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 540 | 29.7 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 | 18.1 | 1.18 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 223 | 12.3 | 1.48 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 8.2 | 1.66 | -12% |
| Public order | 104 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Other theft | 100 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 5.2 | 0.76 | -31% |
| Burglary | 75 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +56% |
| Drugs | 71 | 3.9 | 1.19 | +22% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.5 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +120% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belvedere
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belvedere recorded 540 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belvedere
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belvedere recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belvedere
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belvedere recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belvedere
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belvedere recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belvedere
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belvedere recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belvedere
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belvedere recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belvedere
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belvedere recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belvedere
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belvedere recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belvedere
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belvedere recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belvedere
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belvedere recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belvedere
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belvedere recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belvedere
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belvedere recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belvedere
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belvedere recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belvedere
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belvedere recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belvedere, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belvedere.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belvedere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath | 797 | 69.6 | -28% |
| West Heath | 693 | 48.2 | -50% |
| Erith | 1,988 | 117.3 | +21% |
| Thamesmead East | 1,548 | 95.1 | -2% |
| Barnehurst | 449 | 45.4 | -53% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | -32% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +53% |
| Slade Green & Northend | 1,457 | 98.7 | +2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Belvedere over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road North | 190 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Maran Way | 80 |
| On or near Gilbert Road | 51 |
| On or near Picardy Street | 37 |
| On or near Ambrook Road | 35 |
| On or near Clydesdale Way | 33 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 31 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 29 |
| On or near Station Road | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belvedere over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 612 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 473 | 26.9% |
| Not recorded | 329 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Belvedere has an estimated population of 18,177. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belvedere sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belvedere |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Belvedere a safe place to live?
Belvedere recorded 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Belvedere?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 540 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (329).
Is crime in Belvedere going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belvedere was up 5% on the year before: 1,757 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,676 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belvedere?
Belvedere is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Belvedere. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.