Total Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brent Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Blendon & Penhill , and the 246th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brent Close (DA5 3QL) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 3.8% higher than the Blendon & Penhill average (37.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brent Close (DA5 3QL), the main crime hotspot is near Betterton Drive. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 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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