Crime in West Heath, Bexley: statistics, rates and trends
693 crimes were recorded in West Heath, Bexley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Heath, Bexley at a glance
- Crime trends in West Heath, Bexley
- Types of crime in West Heath, Bexley
- West Heath, Bexley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Heath, Bexley
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Heath, Bexley
- Population and deprivation in West Heath, Bexley
- Questions about crime in West Heath, Bexley
- About this data
693 crimes were recorded in West Heath, Bexley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Heath, Bexley has the 3,098th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Heath, Bexley | Bexley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 693 | 20,071 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 78.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,376 | 256,434 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Heath, Bexley was highest in the year to July 2020 (725 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (577). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 693 | 48.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 644 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 646 | 44.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 725 | 50.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 577 | 40.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 612 | 42.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 725 | 50.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 611 | 42.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 618 | 43.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Heath, Bexley 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. The largest increases were in public order (+57%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-27%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.4 | 1.09 | -27% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +23% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -10% |
| Burglary | 42 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +14% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 0.62 | -8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Heath, Bexley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Heath, Bexley recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Heath, Bexley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Heath, Bexley recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Heath, Bexley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Heath, Bexley recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Heath, Bexley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Heath, Bexley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Heath, Bexley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Heath, Bexley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Heath, Bexley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Heath, Bexley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Heath, Bexley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Heath, Bexley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Heath, Bexley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Heath, Bexley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Heath, Bexley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Heath, Bexley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Heath, Bexley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Heath, Bexley recorded 13 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Heath, Bexley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Heath, Bexley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Heath, Bexley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Heath, Bexley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Heath, Bexley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Heath, Bexley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Heath, Bexley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Heath, Bexley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Heath, Bexley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Heath, Bexley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Heath, Bexley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Log | 1,161 | 66.2 | +37% |
| Belvedere | 1,757 | 96.7 | +101% |
| Northumberland Heath | 797 | 69.6 | +44% |
| East Wickham | 807 | 47.6 | -1% |
| Bexleyheath | 2,432 | 147.8 | +207% |
| Falconwood & Welling | 1,301 | 74.0 | +54% |
| Thamesmead East | 1,548 | 95.1 | +97% |
| Erith | 1,988 | 117.3 | +143% |
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 West Heath, Bexley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gayton Road | 72 |
| On or near Hurst Lane | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Manorside Close | 22 |
| On or near Clovelly Road | 20 |
| On or near Bideford Road | 18 |
| On or near A206 | 17 |
| On or near Hartley Road | 17 |
| On or near Heath View Drive | 16 |
| On or near Bognor Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Heath, Bexley 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 | 210 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% |
West Heath, Bexley has an estimated population of 14,376. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Heath, Bexley sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Heath, Bexley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is West Heath, Bexley a safe place to live?
West Heath, Bexley recorded 48.2 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 West Heath, Bexley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in West Heath, Bexley going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Heath, Bexley was up 8% on the year before: 693 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Heath, Bexley?
West Heath, Bexley 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 West Heath, Bexley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.