Crime in St Mary's & St James: statistics, rates and trends
819 crimes were recorded in St Mary's & St James in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Mary's & St James at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mary's & St James
- Types of crime in St Mary's & St James
- St Mary's & St James compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mary's & St James
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mary's & St James
- Population and deprivation in St Mary's & St James
- Questions about crime in St Mary's & St James
- About this data
819 crimes were recorded in St Mary's & St James in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Mary's & St James has the 2,308th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Mary's & St James | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 819 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.1 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,026 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Mary's & St James was highest in the year to July 2020 (995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (791). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 819 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 791 | 65.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 815 | 67.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 893 | 74.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 940 | 78.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 901 | 74.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 995 | 82.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 968 | 80.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 924 | 76.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Mary's & St James 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+61%) and anti-social behaviour (+50%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-50%) and other theft (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 18.7 | 0.55 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 15.2 | 0.99 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.7 | 1.16 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 5.6 | 0.67 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -50% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.8 | 0.73 | +61% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.6 | 1.29 | +45% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -34% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +0% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +58% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Mary's & St James
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Mary's & St James recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Mary's & St James
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Mary's & St James recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Mary's & St James
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Mary's & St James recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Mary's & St James
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Mary's & St James recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Mary's & St James
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Mary's & St James recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Mary's & St James
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Mary's & St James recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Mary's & St James
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Mary's & St James recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Mary's & St James
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Mary's & St James recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Mary's & St James
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Mary's & St James recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Mary's & St James
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Mary's & St James recorded 19 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 58% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Mary's & St James
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Mary's & St James recorded 15 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Mary's & St James
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Mary's & St James 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 133% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Mary's & St James
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Mary's & St James recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Mary's & St James
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Mary's & St James 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Mary's & St James, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Mary's & St James.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's & St James |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blendon & Penhill | 718 | 46.5 | -32% |
| Sidcup | 1,289 | 79.5 | +17% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +117% |
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | -3% |
| Crayford | 1,499 | 88.7 | +30% |
| Longlands | 719 | 66.6 | -2% |
| Blackfen & Lamorbey | 637 | 43.5 | -36% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,301 | 74.0 | +9% |
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 St Mary's & St James over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near North Cray Road | 40 |
| On or near Edgington Way | 38 |
| On or near The Spinney | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Bullers Close | 34 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 33 |
| On or near Bexley High Street | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Gattons Way | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Mary's & St James 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 294 | 35.9% |
| Not recorded | 183 | 22.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Mary's & St James has an estimated population of 12,026. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Mary's & St James sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Mary's & St James |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is St Mary's & St James a safe place to live?
St Mary's & St James recorded 68.1 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 St Mary's & St James?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in St Mary's & St James going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's & St James was up 4% on the year before: 819 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 791 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Mary's & St James?
St Mary's & St James 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 St Mary's & St James. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.