Bexley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 256,434 residents, Bexley recorded 1,717 crimes in June 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people — 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figures places Bexley among the safer local authority districts in England, though the data reveals a complex mix of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.8% and criminal damage and arson at 8.6%. These figures align with Bexley’s character as a mixed-use area with a strong retail presence, commuter infrastructure, and suburban residential zones. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and the longest days of the year — may partly explain the distribution of crime types. For instance, the relatively high rate of violence and sexual offences could be consistent with increased outdoor activity and social interactions. Meanwhile, the low rate of bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) suggests that Bexley’s suburban environment, with fewer high-density housing areas, may contribute to reduced opportunities for such crimes. The data also highlights a slight seasonal shift in property crime: while shoplifting and vehicle crime remained stable, the rate of burglary increased by 65.8% month-on-month, a trend that will require closer analysis in subsequent reports.

June 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary rising by 65.8% (from 38 to 63 incidents) and other crime increasing by 71.4% (from 21 to 36). These increases contrast with declines in bicycle theft (-70.0%, from 10 to 3) and possession of weapons (-36.4%, from 11 to 7). The rise in burglary may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased home occupancy during the summer months or changes in property security practices. Conversely, the sharp drop in bicycle theft could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or a natural seasonal lull in such crimes. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30.2% of all crimes, remained 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting Bexley’s overall approach to policing and community engagement may be yielding positive results. However, vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was 35% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may be linked to Bexley’s commuter infrastructure and the presence of multiple car parks. Residents may find the low rate of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000, 33% below the UK average) particularly reassuring, though this remains an area to monitor for consistency over time.

Bexley’s crime rate in June 2025 (6.7 per 1,000) was stable compared to the previous month (6.8 per 1,000), indicating a consistent level of criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 57 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the population size. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This figure underscores Bexley’s relative safety compared to other areas, though monthly aggregates do not capture the intensity of individual incidents. When scaled to the local population, the data suggests that the majority of residents are not frequently impacted by crime, a pattern that may be reinforced by Bexley’s suburban and commuter-oriented demographics. The comparison to the UK average also highlights specific disparities: for example, while anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) was 8% below the UK average, vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was 35% above, illustrating the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories. These figures, when combined with Bexley’s population context, provide a nuanced picture of the area’s crime profile, one that balances relative safety with pockets of elevated risk.