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Crime in Upton

Upton had 239 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 34 Bexley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bexley area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

DA6, Bexley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Upton

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71.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 34Bexley rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Apr 58 May 55 Jun 87 Jul 89 Aug 63 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7632%
anti-social behaviour7029%
vehicle crime2310%
theft177%
public order177%
shoplifting104%
drugs94%
burglary52%

Upton against Bexley

TypeUpton per 1,000Middle Bexley areaChange
Violence24.121.6▲ 34%
Burglary2.22.2–
Vehicle crime86.4▲ 63%
Anti-social behaviour20.418.9▲ 65%
Theft and robbery7.47.1▲ 26%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Welling121.4▲ 28%
Bexleyheath89.6▲ 21%
Crook Log79.3▲ 24%
Upton71.4▲ 18%
Penhill54.4▲ 10%
Blendon50.9▼ 4%
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 Upton a safe area?

Upton had about 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 34 Bexley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (70) and vehicle crime (23).