Crime Rates at Martens Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6AP

Martens Avenue area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Martens Avenue (DA7 6AP) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% lower than the Barnehurst average (52.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Martens Avenue (DA7 6AP), the main crime hotspot is near Sterling Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.