Crime Rates at West Street, Erith, DA8 1AE

West Street area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere , and the 308th 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 West Street (DA8 1AE) in the last 12 months was 45.9 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the Belvedere average (103.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 28.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Street (DA8 1AE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.