Total Crime Rate
30.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maiden Erlegh Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill , and the 178th 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 Maiden Erlegh Avenue (DA5 3PF) in the last 12 months was 30.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% lower than the Blendon & Penhill average (37.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maiden Erlegh Avenue (DA5 3PF), the main crime hotspot is near Camden Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 2 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Esher Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenside | Under investigation |
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