Total Crime Rate
33.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blenheim Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley , and the 285th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
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 Blenheim Road (SE20 8HN) in the last 12 months was 33.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average (142.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blenheim Road (SE20 8HN), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 144 crimes here, including 57 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Evelina Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Croydon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parkside Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parkside Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parkside Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkside Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Frant Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Croydon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Croydon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parkside Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Croydon Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Croydon Road | Offender given penalty notice |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Croydon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Croydon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pawleyne Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pawleyne Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Evelina Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parkside Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | A234 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gladstone Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Mosslea Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Phoenix Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lucas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lucas Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Lucas Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Linden Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linden Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howard Road | Under investigation |
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