Crime in St Paul's Cray: statistics, rates and trends
2,686 crimes were recorded in St Paul's Cray in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Paul's Cray at a glance
- Crime trends in St Paul's Cray
- Types of crime in St Paul's Cray
- St Paul's Cray compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Paul's Cray
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Paul's Cray
- Population and deprivation in St Paul's Cray
- Questions about crime in St Paul's Cray
- About this data
2,686 crimes were recorded in St Paul's Cray in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 682 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Paul's Cray has the 524th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Paul's Cray | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,686 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.7 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,097 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Paul's Cray was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,707 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,268). 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 | 2,686 | 140.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,650 | 138.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,463 | 129.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,707 | 141.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,649 | 138.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,617 | 137.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,542 | 133.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,268 | 118.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,339 | 122.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 277 |
| June 2026 | 246 |
| May 2026 | 244 |
| April 2026 | 254 |
| March 2026 | 224 |
| February 2026 | 190 |
| January 2026 | 189 |
| December 2025 | 239 |
| November 2025 | 203 |
| October 2025 | 189 |
| September 2025 | 171 |
| August 2025 | 260 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Paul's Cray 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+49%) and other crime (+34%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-51%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 682 | 35.7 | 1.04 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 530 | 27.8 | 1.81 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 360 | 18.9 | 3.83 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 271 | 14.2 | 1.71 | -8% |
| Public order | 170 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 8.7 | 1.29 | -30% |
| Other theft | 138 | 7.2 | 1.13 | +7% |
| Drugs | 118 | 6.2 | 1.89 | +4% |
| Burglary | 116 | 6.1 | 1.72 | +20% |
| Robbery | 51 | 2.7 | 1.98 | -12% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 0.9 | 0.56 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Paul's Cray
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Paul's Cray recorded 682 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Paul's Cray
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Paul's Cray recorded 530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Paul's Cray
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Paul's Cray recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Paul's Cray
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Paul's Cray recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Paul's Cray
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Paul's Cray recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Paul's Cray
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Paul's Cray recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Paul's Cray
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Paul's Cray recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Paul's Cray
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Paul's Cray recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Paul's Cray
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Paul's Cray recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Paul's Cray
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Paul's Cray recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Paul's Cray
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Paul's Cray recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Paul's Cray
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Paul's Cray recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Paul's Cray
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Paul's Cray recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Paul's Cray
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Paul's Cray recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Paul's Cray, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Paul's Cray.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Paul's Cray |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Cray | 1,550 | 88.3 | -37% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 643 | 45.5 | -68% |
| Orpington | 1,544 | 113.1 | -20% |
| Chislehurst | 1,056 | 65.3 | -54% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,294 | 68.6 | -51% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 1,004 | 52.0 | -63% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | -49% |
| Chelsfield | 569 | 43.7 | -69% |
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 Paul's Cray over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 313 |
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Leesons Way | 76 |
| On or near Barnfield Road | 64 |
| On or near Hearns Road | 56 |
| On or near Hyde Drive | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Midfield Way | 41 |
| On or near Scarlet Close | 39 |
| On or near Sayes Court Road | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Paul's Cray 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 | 1,014 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 567 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 530 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 296 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.0% |
St Paul's Cray has an estimated population of 19,097. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Paul's Cray sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Paul's Cray |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% |
| Social rented homes | 33.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is St Paul's Cray a safe place to live?
St Paul's Cray recorded 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Paul's Cray?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 682 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (530).
Is crime in St Paul's Cray going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Paul's Cray was up 1% on the year before: 2,686 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,650 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Paul's Cray?
St Paul's Cray 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 Paul's Cray. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.