Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eynsford Crescent area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill , and the 245th 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 Eynsford Crescent (DA5 3JF) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 2.4% 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eynsford Crescent (DA5 3JF), 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 | Other theft | Canterbury Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eynsford Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Howard Avenue | Under investigation |
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