Crime Rates at Romney Gardens, Bexleyheath, DA7 5HA

Romney Gardens area has the 52nd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Bexleyheath , and the 279th lowest crime rate of 716 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 Romney Gardens (DA7 5HA) in the last 12 months was 43.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% lower than the Bexleyheath average (132.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Romney Gardens (DA7 5HA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Little Heath Road, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Long Lane (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.