Crime in Longlands: statistics, rates and trends
703 crimes were recorded in Longlands in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longlands at a glance
- Crime trends in Longlands
- Types of crime in Longlands
- Longlands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longlands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longlands
- Demographics of Longlands
- Questions about crime in Longlands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (281), anti-social behaviour (123) and other theft (66) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,429th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longlands | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 703 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,798 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longlands peaked in the year to August 2020 (873 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (591). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 703 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 660 | 61.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 727 | 67.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 684 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 654 | 60.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 751 | 69.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 873 | 80.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 687 | 63.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 591 | 54.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (37% below) and criminal damage and arson (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 27 to 45 and other theft rose from 47 to 66, while vehicle crime fell from 73 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 26.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 66 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longlands; the highest is Bexleyheath (148.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Blackfen & Lamorbey (43.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup | 1,266 | 78.1 | +20% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 638 | 43.6 | -33% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 725 | 46.9 | -28% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,282 | 72.9 | +12% |
| St Mary's & St James | 805 | 66.9 | +3% |
| East Wickham | 790 | 46.6 | -28% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | +4% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +127% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Longlands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 75 |
| On or near Frognal Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 44 |
| On or near Neville Close | 38 |
| On or near Main Road | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near The Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Chatswood Mews | 19 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 18 |
| On or near Chislehurst Road | 18 |
Of the 580 crimes in Longlands with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 238 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Longlands has an estimated population of 10,798 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longlands average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Longlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longlands a safe place to live?
Longlands recorded 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,429th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Longlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Longlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longlands was up 7% on the year before: 703 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longlands?
About 10,798 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longlands?
Longlands 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.