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

Overview of Crime in DA14 5HX

MAIDSTONE ROAD, DA14 5HX, Bexley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5HX, encompassing approximately 1720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA14 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • Chambers Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

MAIDSTONE ROAD, DA14 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.62-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson34.0750.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-25.00%
Burglary11.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.37800.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Shoplifting11.16-75.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

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 behaviour512.20150.00%
Shoplifting42.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-20.00%
Other theft32.32-40.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime512.20150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.910.00%
Other theft52.910.00%
Shoplifting22.91-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.490.00%
Other theft53.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Harvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fowler Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Evry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Foots Cray High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. A223
    Total1
    Other theft1