Bexley boasts one of London’s lowest crime rates; however, many residents feel unsafe due to significant reductions in local policing resources. The number of dedicated neighbourhood officers has dropped by two-thirds in recent years, with prevalent issues like rising car theft. Concerns are exacerbated by Sadiq Khan's restructuring of the Metropolitan Police, merging Bexley with areas with different policing needs. Despite overall crime statistics indicating safety, the community continues to struggle with unsolved neighbourhood crimes and a lack of dedicated police support.
Bexley is one of the safest places to live in London, with the fifth-lowest crime rate, yet perceptions of safety differ due to weakened local policing.
Despite Bexley's low crime statistics, local policing has been drastically reduced, with neighbourhood officers plummeting by two-thirds during Sadiq Khan's mayoralty.
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