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Crime in Blackfen

Blackfen had 232 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

DA15, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Blackfen

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59.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 63 Apr 94 May 95 Jun 83 Jul 54 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour7231%
violence6829%
vehicle crime2511%
shoplifting198%
public order156%
theft146%
drugs63%
robbery52%

Blackfen against Bexley

TypeBlackfen per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence17.421.60%
Burglary0.82.2–
Vehicle crime6.46.4▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour18.518.9▲ 11%
Theft and robbery5.47.1▲ 62%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Welling121.4▲ 28%
Belle Grove73▲ 14%
Blackfen59.5▲ 1%
Halfway Street59.2▲ 17%
Penhill54.4▲ 10%
Blendon50.9▼ 4%
Falconwood47.9▲ 31%
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 Blackfen a safe area?

Blackfen had about 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Blackfen?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (72), followed by violence (68) and vehicle crime (25).