Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Woodside area has the 44th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath , and the 322nd 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 West Woodside (DA5 3PQ) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.4% lower than the Bexleyheath average (136.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Woodside (DA5 3PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Charter Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bexleyheath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Murchison Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Esher Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenside | Under investigation |
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