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Crime in Bridgen

Bridgen had 135 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% below the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

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

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35crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common45 in 3 months

Month by month

46 Mar 37 Apr 30 May 35 Jun 55 Jul 45 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4533%
anti-social behaviour3828%
vehicle crime2116%
public order86%
theft64%
burglary54%
shoplifting43%
drugs32%

Bridgen against Bexley

TypeBridgen per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence11.721.6▲ 45%
Burglary1.32.2–
Vehicle crime5.56.4▲ 110%
Anti-social behaviour9.918.9▲ 23%
Theft and robbery1.87.1▼ 42%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Upton71.4▲ 18%
Penhill54.4▲ 10%
Blendon50.9▼ 4%
Albany Park49.2▲ 3%
Bexley48.7▼ 14%
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 Bridgen a safe area?

Bridgen had about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bridgen?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (45), followed by anti-social behaviour (38) and vehicle crime (21).