Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canterbury Avenue area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill , and the 257th 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 Canterbury Avenue (DA15 9AZ) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 6.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canterbury Avenue (DA15 9AZ), 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 |
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