Total Crime Rate
24.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crofton Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill , and the 144th 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 Crofton Avenue (DA5 3AU) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.7% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crofton Avenue (DA5 3AU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crofton Avenue, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wakeford Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blendon & Penhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Howard Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crofton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crofton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorchester Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Albany Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bladindon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bladindon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Drive | Under investigation |
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