Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hillingdon Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 54th 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 Hillingdon Road (DA7 6LP) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% lower than the Barnehurst average (49.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillingdon Road (DA7 6LP), the main crime hotspot is near Midfield Parade. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnehurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Oakwood Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Northall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Midfield Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Midfield Parade | Under investigation |
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