Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parkside Avenue area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 140th 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 Parkside Avenue (DA7 6NS) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.5% 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 3 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 Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parkside Avenue (DA7 6NS), the main crime hotspot is near Moreton Court. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnehurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eversley Cross | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Haven Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnett Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnett Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barnett Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barnett Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Walker Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wessex Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Haven Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chesworth Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Eversley Cross | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Holmsdale Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moreton Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holmsdale Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tanners Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holmsdale Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chesworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chesworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chesworth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Moreton Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Moreton Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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