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Bexley crime
74 stories from and about Bexley, mostly courts, violent crime, crime data. The most recent ran on 30 October 2026. Page 4 of 4.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Bexley or bear directly on it.
- Courts · London
Man convicted of manslaughter over fatal Balham e-bike row punch
Andre Wright-Walters has been convicted of manslaughter after punching pensioner James Gbadamosi, 67, in Balham High Street. Mr Gbadamosi died 12 days after the August 2025 incident, which followed him confronting a youth about e-bike speed.
London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Lewisham Leads South East London in Violence Rates
Lewisham has recorded the highest rate of violence against the person in south-east London, with 36.2 offences per 1,000 people in the year ending September 2026. Across the capital, such offences rose by 7.6 per cent.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Crime Data · London
Southwark records highest crime rate in south-east London
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during September, with 3,725 crimes reported. Theft was the most prevalent offence in the borough, followed by violence against the person. This data comes from Metropolitan Police figures released by News Shopper and This Is Local London.
London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Crime Data · Westminster
Westminster drug offences 8.5 times higher than five London boroughs
Westminster recorded the highest number of drug offences in London during September 2026, with a rate 8.5 times higher than five other boroughs. This comes as overall drug offences across the capital fell by 10.6% in the year to September 2026.
Westminster2 min readTrust 62 · Craft 52 · Hype 32 
Courts · NewhamNewham Teacher Denies Raping Pupil
A former Newham science teacher faces nine counts of rape and one of abusing a position of trust. Darlington Nuwertey denies the charges, claiming the relationship with the pupil was consensual and that he believed she was 18.
Newham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45- Latest
£20,000 reward offered for information on Nazire Koreli disappearance
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information regarding the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, 56, who vanished from Welling in September 2024. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate.
2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Employers face £60k fine for hiring illegal delivery riders
Companies hiring delivery riders without the legal right to work in the UK could face fines of up to £60,000 per individual. The Home Office has announced new penalties for businesses failing to conduct proper 'right to work' checks.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45 
Courts · Greenwich12-year-old faces court over Greenwich vandalism and theft
A 12-year-old boy has appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court facing multiple charges including vandalism at St Alfege Church in Greenwich and theft of an e-scooter. The case has been adjourned to Bexley Magistrates' Court.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Courts · NewhamTeacher denies raping pupil at Newham school
A science teacher from Bexleyheath is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court accused of raping a schoolgirl in Newham. Darlington Nuwertey denies all charges, stating his relationship with the complainant was professional.
Newham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 77 · Hype 41- Crime Data · London
Southwark records most crime in south-east London during August
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during August, with 3,784 reports. Theft was the most common offence, followed by violence against the person. Lewisham and Greenwich also saw high numbers of reported crimes.
London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Community Safety · London
£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · London
South London criminals jailed for over 40 years in September
A series of serious criminal cases concluded in September 2026, with multiple south London residents receiving significant prison sentences. Convictions included kidnapping, attempted rape, child sex offences, and violent assault.
London4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Crime Data · Tower HamletsSelect Piling Ltd fined £13,567 for illegal water links
Select Piling Ltd has been ordered to pay £13,567.65 for making unauthorised connections to Thames Water's network. The company, previously convicted for using an unlicensed standpipe, escalated its offending by excavating the highway to connect directly to a water main.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Latest
Charges dropped against six activists outside Woolwich Crown Court
Charges against six activists accused of intimidating jurors during a Palestine Action trial outside Woolwich Crown Court have been dropped. The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case, stating there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41 
Policing · GreenwichWoolwich stabbing victim's father backs stop and search
The father of Leo Marcus, who was fatally stabbed in Woolwich in 2019, has described stop and search as an essential police tactic. His comments come as the Metropolitan Police report a fall in knife-enabled crime across London.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Community Safety · LondonLondon air pollution falls by 38% since 2014
Average nitrogen dioxide levels in London have dropped by nearly 38% since 2014, with all neighbourhoods now meeting UK legal limits. However, fewer than 1% of areas comply with the stricter World Health Organization guidelines.
London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Policing · LondonLondon Assembly backs ban on learner drivers for delivery work
The London Assembly has passed a motion urging the government to prohibit the use of provisional licences for commercial delivery work. The proposal, put forward by Assembly Member Thomas Turrell, also seeks an expiry cap on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certification.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonFive drivers from Bexley and Bromley banned for drink and drug offences
Five drivers from Bexley and Bromley have been disqualified from driving after being caught over the legal alcohol or drug limits. The individuals received bans ranging from 12 months to three years and were ordered to pay fines and costs.
City of London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · LondonLondon Assembly calls for ban on L-plate riders for food delivery
The London Assembly has called for a ban on provisional licence holders undertaking commercial food delivery work. A motion proposed by Assembly Member Thomas Turrell also seeks an expiry cap on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certification due to safety concerns.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · GreenwichCoroner warns safeguarding gaps after Thamesmead woman killed by ex-partner
An 18-year-old care leaver was murdered by her abusive partner after safeguarding support ended when she turned 18. A coroner has urged agencies to review protections for vulnerable young people transitioning to adulthood, citing failures in Natasha Hill’s case.
Greenwich5 min readTrust 66 · Craft 69 · Hype 55
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