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Crime in Blendon

Blendon had 137 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Bexley area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

DA5, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Blendon

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50.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common49 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 45 Apr 47 May 31 Jun 59 Jul 47 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4936%
anti-social behaviour3727%
vehicle crime2115%
theft86%
public order86%
shoplifting54%
drugs43%
other crime21%

Blendon against Bexley

TypeBlendon per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence18.221.6▲ 20%
Burglary0.42.2–
Vehicle crime7.86.4▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour13.818.9▼ 3%
Theft and robbery3.37.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Crook Log79.3▲ 24%
Upton71.4▲ 18%
Blackfen59.5▲ 1%
Penhill54.4▲ 10%
Blendon50.9▼ 4%
Hurst41.9▲ 17%
Bridgen35▲ 19%
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 Blendon a safe area?

Blendon had about 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blendon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (49), followed by anti-social behaviour (37) and vehicle crime (21).