Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harland Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 120 local areas in Blackfen & Lamorbey , and the 58th 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 Harland Avenue (DA15 7PG) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 75.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harland Avenue (DA15 7PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Brindle Gate, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Pinewood Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Westbrooke Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brooklands Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinewood Avenue | Under investigation |
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