Crime in Blackheath Westcombe: statistics, rates and trends

980 crimes were recorded in Blackheath Westcombe in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blackheath Westcombe has the 2,238th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Blackheath Westcombe was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,370 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (980). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 Blackheath Westcombe 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in robbery (+10%). The largest falls were in drugs (-36%) and public order (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Blackheath Westcombe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Blackheath Westcombe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Blackheath Westcombe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Blackheath Westcombe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Blackheath Westcombe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Blackheath Westcombe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Blackheath Westcombe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Blackheath Westcombe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Blackheath Westcombe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Blackheath Westcombe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Blackheath Westcombe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Blackheath Westcombe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Blackheath Westcombe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Blackheath Westcombe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackheath Westcombe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Blackheath Westcombe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackheath Westcombe 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.

Blackheath Westcombe has an estimated population of 14,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackheath Westcombe sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. 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 Blackheath Westcombe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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