Total Crime Rate
43.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blenheim Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill , and the 288th 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 Blenheim Road (DA15 9AU) in the last 12 months was 43.6 per 1,000 residents and was 15.0% higher than the Blendon & Penhill average (37.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blenheim Road (DA15 9AU), the main crime hotspot is near Blenheim Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blendon & Penhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Melville Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Canterbury Avenue | Under investigation |
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