Crime in Northumberland Heath: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Northumberland Heath 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 up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northumberland Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Northumberland Heath
- Types of crime in Northumberland Heath
- Northumberland Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northumberland Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northumberland Heath
- Population and deprivation in Northumberland Heath
- Questions about crime in Northumberland Heath
- About this data
797 crimes were recorded in Northumberland Heath 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 up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northumberland Heath has the 2,234th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northumberland Heath | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 797 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,444 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northumberland Heath was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,069 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (735). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 797 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 735 | 64.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 832 | 72.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 826 | 72.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 858 | 75.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 892 | 77.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,069 | 93.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 898 | 78.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 749 | 65.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northumberland Heath 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+40%) and other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and drugs (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +12% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -11% |
| Drugs | 47 | 4.1 | 1.26 | -18% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.7 | 0.44 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -39% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +8% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.7 | 0.83 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +40% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.45 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northumberland Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northumberland Heath recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northumberland Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northumberland Heath recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northumberland Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northumberland Heath recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northumberland Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northumberland Heath recorded 50 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 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northumberland Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northumberland Heath recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northumberland Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northumberland Heath recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northumberland Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northumberland Heath recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northumberland Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northumberland Heath recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northumberland Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northumberland Heath recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northumberland Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northumberland Heath recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northumberland Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northumberland Heath recorded 7 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northumberland Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northumberland Heath recorded 7 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 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northumberland Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northumberland Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northumberland Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northumberland Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northumberland Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northumberland Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northumberland Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erith | 1,988 | 117.3 | +68% |
| Barnehurst | 449 | 45.4 | -35% |
| Belvedere | 1,757 | 96.7 | +39% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +112% |
| West Heath | 693 | 48.2 | -31% |
| Slade Green & Northend | 1,457 | 98.7 | +42% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | -5% |
| Crayford | 1,499 | 88.7 | +27% |
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 Northumberland Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Limewood Road | 59 |
| On or near Swaylands Road | 46 |
| On or near Stelling Road | 38 |
| On or near York Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Penda Road | 24 |
| On or near Bexley Road | 23 |
| On or near Mill Road | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Becton Place | 19 |
| On or near Northumberland Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northumberland Heath 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 29.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Northumberland Heath has an estimated population of 11,444. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northumberland Heath sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northumberland Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Northumberland Heath a safe place to live?
Northumberland Heath recorded 69.6 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 Northumberland Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Northumberland Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northumberland Heath was up 8% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 735 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northumberland Heath?
Northumberland Heath 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 Northumberland Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.