Crime Rates at West Holme, Erith, DA8 3NS

West Holme area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 121st 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 Holme (DA8 3NS) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around West Holme (DA8 3NS), the main crime hotspot is near Limewood Road. Police recorded 58 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.