Crime in Slade Green & Northend: statistics, rates and trends
1,459 crimes were recorded in Slade Green & Northend in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Slade Green & Northend at a glance
- Crime trends in Slade Green & Northend
- Types of crime in Slade Green & Northend
- Slade Green & Northend compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Slade Green & Northend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Slade Green & Northend
- Demographics of Slade Green & Northend
- Questions about crime in Slade Green & Northend
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (555), anti-social behaviour (278) and vehicle crime (114) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,265th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Slade Green & Northend | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,459 | 20,080 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.8 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,760 | 256,434 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Slade Green & Northend peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,582 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,236). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,459 | 98.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,236 | 83.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,448 | 98.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,515 | 102.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,457 | 98.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,490 | 100.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,582 | 107.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,513 | 102.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,259 | 85.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 123 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
Compared with England and Wales, Slade Green & Northend recorded notably more vehicle crime (55% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (41% below) and other crime (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 40 to 74 and other theft rose from 59 to 87, while other crime fell from 33 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 555 | 37.6 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 278 | 18.8 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 7.7 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Public order | 102 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 87 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +85% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Slade Green & Northend; the highest is Bexleyheath (148.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnehurst (45.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Slade Green & Northend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst | 452 | 45.7 | -54% |
| Erith | 2,006 | 118.3 | +20% |
| Crayford | 1,479 | 87.5 | -11% |
| Northumberland Heath | 827 | 72.3 | -27% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,437 | 148.1 | +50% |
| Belvedere | 1,744 | 95.9 | -3% |
| West Heath | 695 | 48.3 | -51% |
| Crook Log | 1,191 | 67.9 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Slade Green & Northend over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Slade Green” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Slade Green | 83 |
| On or near The Nursery | 59 |
| On or near Cornwallis Close | 56 |
| On or near Boundary Street | 49 |
| On or near Sun Court | 45 |
| On or near Raleigh Close | 44 |
| On or near Codd Way | 43 |
| On or near Ely Close | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 29 |
Of the 1,181 crimes in Slade Green & Northend with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 278 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 467 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 420 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Slade Green & Northend has an estimated population of 14,760 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and a younger population (8.3%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Slade Green & Northend average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Slade Green & Northend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Slade Green & Northend a safe place to live?
Slade Green & Northend recorded 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,265th 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 Slade Green & Northend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 555 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (278).
Is crime in Slade Green & Northend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Slade Green & Northend was up 18% on the year before: 1,459 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Slade Green & Northend?
About 14,760 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Slade Green & Northend?
Slade Green & Northend 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.