MAIDSTONE ROAD, DA14 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5HS

MAIDSTONE ROAD, DA14 5HS, Bexley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.55 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA14 postcode area, which has experienced 158 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA14 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5HS, encompassing approximately 1753 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DA14 5HS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Chambers Avenue with total crimes: 2

MAIDSTONE ROAD, DA14 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.55-20.00%
Other theft34.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.710.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Other crime11.140.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.26900.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-50.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.42400.00%
Vehicle crime22.85-33.33%
Shoplifting11.14-80.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.550.00%
Shoplifting52.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.85100.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.41150.00%
Shoplifting42.85100.00%
Other theft32.28-57.14%
Public order21.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-66.67%
Other crime21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.6940.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.9950.00%
Vehicle crime53.42150.00%
Shoplifting22.85-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.990.00%
Other theft53.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA14 5HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Evry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Foots Cray High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. A223
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Mckillop Way
    Total1
    Other crime1