Bexley Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Bexley is 29.5699 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 156 within Canterbury Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, July 2023, October 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 46.3%
  Theft accounts for 46.3 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 41.6%
  Burglary accounts for 41.6 percent of incidents.
• Assault 8.6%
  Assault accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.8%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Bexley a safe suburb to live in?

  Bexley ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Canterbury Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Bexley?

  The annual crime rate in Bexley is 29.5699 per 1,000 residents.

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