Crime Rates at Longworth Close, London, SE28 8PE

Longworth Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East , and the 220th 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 Longworth Close (SE28 8PE) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 65.0% lower than the Thamesmead East average (100.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longworth Close (SE28 8PE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Andrews Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Princess Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.