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Crime in Barnehurst

Barnehurst had 202 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

DA7, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barnehurst

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50.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common69 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 52 Apr 55 May 78 Jun 70 Jul 54 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barnehurst. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour6934%
violence6834%
vehicle crime178%
public order168%
burglary94%
theft84%
drugs73%
shoplifting42%

Barnehurst against Bexley

TypeBarnehurst per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence1721.6▲ 55%
Burglary2.32.2–
Vehicle crime4.36.4▲ 21%
Anti-social behaviour17.318.9▲ 116%
Theft and robbery37.1▼ 25%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Braeburn Park150.7▲ 2%
Crayford116.8▼ 2%
Erith102.7▲ 11%
North End97.4▲ 12%
Northumberland Heath95.6▲ 18%
Bexleyheath89.6▲ 21%
Barnehurst50.5▲ 36%
See every Bexley area ranked on the crime in Bexley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barnehurst a safe area?

Barnehurst had about 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Barnehurst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (69), followed by violence (68) and vehicle crime (17).