Crime in Bexleyheath: statistics, rates and trends

2,432 crimes were recorded in Bexleyheath in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 685 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bexleyheath has the 452nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bexleyheath was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,874). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bexleyheath 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+25%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bexleyheath

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bexleyheath recorded 685 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bexleyheath

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bexleyheath recorded 521 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bexleyheath

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bexleyheath recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bexleyheath

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bexleyheath recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bexleyheath

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bexleyheath recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bexleyheath

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bexleyheath recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bexleyheath

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bexleyheath recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bexleyheath

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bexleyheath recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bexleyheath

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bexleyheath recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bexleyheath

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bexleyheath recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bexleyheath

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bexleyheath recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bexleyheath

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bexleyheath recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bexleyheath

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bexleyheath recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bexleyheath

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bexleyheath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bexleyheath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bexleyheath.

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 Bexleyheath over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bexleyheath 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.

Bexleyheath has an estimated population of 16,459. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bexleyheath sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Bexleyheath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.