Crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Blackfen & Lamorbey in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.6 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 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
- Demographics of Blackfen & Lamorbey
- Questions about crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), anti-social behaviour (158) and vehicle crime (66) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,312th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Blackfen & Lamorbey | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,639 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey peaked in the year to August 2020 (879 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (515). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 43.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 637 | 43.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 515 | 35.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 556 | 38.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 728 | 49.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 800 | 54.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 879 | 60.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 755 | 51.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 709 | 48.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and criminal damage and arson (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 128 to 158 and shoplifting rose from 25 to 30, while burglary fell from 35 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 12.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.0 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 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 Blackfen & Lamorbey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackfen & Lamorbey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands | 703 | 65.1 | +49% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,282 | 72.9 | +67% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 725 | 46.9 | +8% |
| Sidcup | 1,266 | 78.1 | +79% |
| East Wickham | 790 | 46.6 | +7% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | +56% |
| St Mary's & St James | 805 | 66.9 | +54% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +240% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Blackfen & Lamorbey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Days Lane | 28 |
| On or near B2214 | 22 |
| On or near Burnt Oak Lane | 22 |
| On or near Parish Gate Drive | 21 |
| On or near Haddon Grove | 20 |
| On or near Oakley Drive | 19 |
| On or near Ashcroft Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Wyncham Avenue | 18 |
Of the 480 crimes in Blackfen & Lamorbey with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Blackfen & Lamorbey has an estimated population of 14,639 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackfen & Lamorbey average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blackfen & Lamorbey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blackfen & Lamorbey a safe place to live?
Blackfen & Lamorbey recorded 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,312th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackfen & Lamorbey was almost unchanged on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 637 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackfen & Lamorbey?
About 14,639 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackfen & Lamorbey?
Blackfen & Lamorbey 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.