Crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey: statistics, rates and trends
637 crimes were recorded in Blackfen & Lamorbey in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Types of crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Blackfen & Lamorbey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Population and deprivation in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Questions about crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- About this data
637 crimes were recorded in Blackfen & Lamorbey in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 180 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackfen & Lamorbey has the 3,316th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackfen & Lamorbey | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 637 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.5 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,639 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey was highest in the year to July 2020 (845 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (519). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 637 | 43.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 634 | 43.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 519 | 35.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 556 | 38.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 741 | 50.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 832 | 56.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 845 | 57.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 749 | 51.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 700 | 47.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackfen & Lamorbey 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. The largest increases were in drugs (+35%) and other theft (+30%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 12.3 | 0.36 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -25% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +30% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +35% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +8% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.8 | 0.52 | -13% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -9% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.46 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackfen & Lamorbey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blackfen & Lamorbey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackfen & Lamorbey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackfen & Lamorbey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands | 719 | 66.6 | +53% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,301 | 74.0 | +70% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 718 | 46.5 | +7% |
| Sidcup | 1,289 | 79.5 | +83% |
| East Wickham | 807 | 47.6 | +9% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | +52% |
| St Mary's & St James | 819 | 68.1 | +57% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +240% |
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 Blackfen & Lamorbey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Days Lane | 26 |
| On or near Parish Gate Drive | 25 |
| On or near B2214 | 23 |
| On or near Burnt Oak Lane | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Haddon Grove | 18 |
| On or near Oakley Drive | 18 |
| On or near Wyncham Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Ashcroft Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackfen & Lamorbey 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 | 204 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 155 | 24.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Blackfen & Lamorbey has an estimated population of 14,639. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackfen & Lamorbey sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackfen & Lamorbey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Blackfen & Lamorbey a safe place to live?
Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Blackfen & Lamorbey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey was almost unchanged on the year before: 637 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 634 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackfen & Lamorbey?
Blackfen & Lamorbey 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 Blackfen & Lamorbey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.