Crime in Crook Log: statistics, rates and trends
1,161 crimes were recorded in Crook Log in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crook Log at a glance
- Crime trends in Crook Log
- Types of crime in Crook Log
- Crook Log compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crook Log
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crook Log
- Population and deprivation in Crook Log
- Questions about crime in Crook Log
- About this data
1,161 crimes were recorded in Crook Log in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 305 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crook Log has the 2,391st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crook Log | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,161 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,550 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crook Log was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,487 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (841). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 1,161 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,037 | 59.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,487 | 84.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 914 | 52.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 841 | 47.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,019 | 58.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,148 | 65.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,021 | 58.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 852 | 48.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crook Log 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+47%) and public order (+35%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 305 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 258 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 196 | 11.2 | 1.35 | -5% |
| Burglary | 69 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -28% |
| Other theft | 64 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -10% |
| Public order | 62 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.1 | 0.30 | -36% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.0 | 1.48 | +94% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -17% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.59 | +69% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crook Log
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crook Log recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crook Log
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crook Log recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crook Log
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crook Log recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crook Log
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crook Log recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crook Log
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crook Log recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crook Log
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crook Log recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crook Log
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crook Log recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crook Log
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crook Log recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crook Log
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crook Log recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crook Log
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crook Log recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crook Log
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crook Log recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crook Log
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crook Log recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crook Log
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crook Log recorded 7 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 down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crook Log
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crook Log 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crook Log, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crook Log.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crook Log |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +123% |
| West Heath | 693 | 48.2 | -27% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,301 | 74.0 | +12% |
| East Wickham | 807 | 47.6 | -28% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 718 | 46.5 | -30% |
| Northumberland Heath | 797 | 69.6 | +5% |
| Barnehurst | 449 | 45.4 | -31% |
| St Mary's & St James | 819 | 68.1 | +3% |
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 Crook Log over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Wrotham Road | 147 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 23 |
| On or near Harcourt Road | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Danson Road | 21 |
| On or near Coote Road | 21 |
| On or near Fox Hollow Drive | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crook Log 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 | 403 | 34.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 277 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 258 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Crook Log has an estimated population of 17,550. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crook Log sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crook Log |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Crook Log a safe place to live?
Crook Log recorded 66.2 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 Crook Log?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (258).
Is crime in Crook Log going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crook Log was up 12% on the year before: 1,161 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,037 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crook Log?
Crook Log 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 Crook Log. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.