Crime in Slade Green & Northend: statistics, rates and trends
1,457 crimes were recorded in Slade Green & Northend in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Slade Green & Northend
- Questions about crime in Slade Green & Northend
- About this data
1,457 crimes were recorded in Slade Green & Northend in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 552 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Slade Green & Northend has the 1,270th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Slade Green & Northend | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,457 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,760 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Slade Green & Northend was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,241). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 1,457 | 98.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,241 | 84.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,444 | 97.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,527 | 103.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,423 | 96.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,508 | 102.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,595 | 108.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,502 | 101.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,262 | 85.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Slade Green & Northend 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and public order (+26%). The largest falls were in other crime (-49%) and criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 552 | 37.4 | 1.09 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 290 | 19.6 | 1.28 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 7.6 | 1.54 | +13% |
| Public order | 98 | 6.6 | 1.00 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -11% |
| Other theft | 80 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +84% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.1 | 1.24 | +3% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +6% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.15 | +92% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -49% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +140% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 0.44 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Slade Green & Northend
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Slade Green & Northend recorded 552 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Slade Green & Northend
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Slade Green & Northend recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Slade Green & Northend
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Slade Green & Northend recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Slade Green & Northend
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Slade Green & Northend recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Slade Green & Northend
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Slade Green & Northend recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Slade Green & Northend
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Slade Green & Northend recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Slade Green & Northend
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Slade Green & Northend recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Slade Green & Northend
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Slade Green & Northend recorded 60 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 up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Slade Green & Northend
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Slade Green & Northend recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Slade Green & Northend
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Slade Green & Northend recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Slade Green & Northend
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Slade Green & Northend recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Slade Green & Northend
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Slade Green & Northend recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Slade Green & Northend
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Slade Green & Northend recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Slade Green & Northend
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Slade Green & Northend recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Slade Green & Northend, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Slade Green & Northend.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Slade Green & Northend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst | 449 | 45.4 | -54% |
| Erith | 1,988 | 117.3 | +19% |
| Crayford | 1,499 | 88.7 | -10% |
| Northumberland Heath | 797 | 69.6 | -29% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +50% |
| Belvedere | 1,757 | 96.7 | -2% |
| West Heath | 693 | 48.2 | -51% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | -33% |
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 Slade Green & Northend over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Slade Green | 86 |
| On or near The Nursery | 56 |
| On or near Cornwallis Close | 50 |
| On or near Sun Court | 48 |
| On or near Boundary Street | 47 |
| On or near Codd Way | 41 |
| On or near Ely Close | 40 |
| On or near Raleigh Close | 37 |
| On or near South Road | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Slade Green & Northend 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 | 460 | 31.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 290 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Slade Green & Northend has an estimated population of 14,760. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Slade Green & Northend sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Slade Green & Northend |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% |
| Social rented homes | 33.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Slade Green & Northend a safe place to live?
Slade Green & Northend recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Slade Green & Northend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 552 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (290).
Is crime in Slade Green & Northend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Slade Green & Northend was up 17% on the year before: 1,457 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Slade Green & Northend?
Slade Green & Northend 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 Slade Green & Northend. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.