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Crime in Penhill

Penhill had 133 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 49.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle Bexley area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

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

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49.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
25 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common40 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Apr 48 May 47 Jun 52 Jul 48 Aug 33 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4030%
violence3526%
vehicle crime1914%
shoplifting108%
theft97%
public order97%
drugs43%
robbery43%

Penhill against Bexley

TypePenhill per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence1319.3▲ 35%
Burglary02–
Vehicle crime76.3▲ 12%
Anti-social behaviour14.815.6▼ 15%
Theft and robbery5.26.40%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Upton73.8▲ 34%
Lamorbey59.7▼ 18%
Blendon52▲ 14%
Penhill49.2▼ 2%
Albany Park39.3▼ 21%
Hurst34.5▼ 10%
Bridgen34.5▲ 30%
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 Penhill a safe area?

Penhill had about 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 25 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Penhill?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (40), followed by violence (35) and vehicle crime (19).