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Crime in Longlands

Longlands had 114 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 51% below the middle Bexley area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

DA14, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Longlands

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34.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common39 in 3 months

Month by month

37 Mar 44 Apr 38 May 39 Jun 40 Jul 35 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3934%
anti-social behaviour2320%
vehicle crime2018%
theft1110%
drugs65%
burglary44%
public order33%
robbery22%

Longlands against Bexley

TypeLonglands per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence11.921.6▲ 8%
Burglary1.22.2–
Vehicle crime6.16.4▲ 100%
Anti-social behaviour718.9▼ 12%
Theft and robbery4.97.1▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Belmont104.9▲ 23%
New Eltham79.5▼ 5%
Edgebury73.1▲ 22%
Sidcup67.3▼ 4%
Lamorbey66.7▼ 5%
Halfway Street59.2▲ 17%
Longlands34.8▼ 4%
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 Longlands a safe area?

Longlands had about 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Longlands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (39), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and vehicle crime (20).