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Crime in Northumberland Heath

Northumberland Heath had 404 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% above the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

DA8, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Northumberland Heath

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95.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common131 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 108 Apr 127 May 145 Jun 123 Jul 136 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour13132%
violence12932%
shoplifting379%
vehicle crime246%
public order205%
theft164%
drugs133%
burglary113%

Northumberland Heath against Bexley

TypeNorthumberland Heath per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence30.521.6▲ 8%
Burglary2.62.2▼ 15%
Vehicle crime5.76.4▲ 14%
Anti-social behaviour3118.9▲ 42%
Theft and robbery6.27.1▼ 24%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Erith102.7▲ 11%
North End97.4▲ 12%
Northumberland Heath95.6▲ 18%
Lower Belvedere93.60%
Lessness Heath79.50%
Upper Belvedere64.1▲ 8%
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 Northumberland Heath a safe area?

Northumberland Heath had about 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Northumberland Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (131), followed by violence (129) and shoplifting (37).