Crime in Sidcup: statistics, rates and trends
1,266 crimes were recorded in Sidcup in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (357), anti-social behaviour (284) and vehicle crime (127) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,913th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sidcup | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,266 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,214 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sidcup of any year here (1,266 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,266 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,464 | 90.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,302 | 80.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,344 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,418 | 87.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,435 | 88.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,442 | 88.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,369 | 84.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,360 | 83.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 127 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sidcup recorded notably more vehicle crime (58% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 100 to 127, while criminal damage and arson fell from 134 to 52 and shoplifting fell from 218 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 22.0 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 284 | 17.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 6.5 | 8.5 | -52% |
| Public order | 81 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 66 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -61% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sidcup; the highest is Bexleyheath (148.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Blackfen & Lamorbey (43.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidcup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands | 703 | 65.1 | -17% |
| Blendon & Penhill | 725 | 46.9 | -40% |
| St Mary's & St James | 805 | 66.9 | -14% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 638 | 43.6 | -44% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,282 | 72.9 | -7% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | -13% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +90% |
| East Wickham | 790 | 46.6 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sidcup over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 99 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Church Road | 66 |
| On or near High Street | 60 |
| On or near Hatherley Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Evry Road | 30 |
| On or near Elm Road | 26 |
| On or near Maylands Drive | 24 |
| On or near Wingate Road | 24 |
Of the 982 crimes in Sidcup with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 284 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 451 | 45.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Sidcup has an estimated population of 16,214 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sidcup average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sidcup | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sidcup a safe place to live?
Sidcup recorded 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,913th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Sidcup?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (284).
Is crime in Sidcup going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidcup was down 14% on the year before: 1,266 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,464 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sidcup?
About 16,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sidcup?
Sidcup 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.