Total Crime Rate
33.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croft Way area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey , and the 207th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Croft Way (DA15 7NN) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 39.0% lower than the Blackfen & Lamorbey average (54.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Way (DA15 7NN), the main crime hotspot is near Croft Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackfen & Lamorbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brooklands Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Westbrooke Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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