MADDOCKS CLOSE, DA14 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA14 5JH

MADDOCKS CLOSE, DA14 5JH, Bexley has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This DA14 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA14 5JH, encompassing approximately 2328 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DA14 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgington Way with total crimes: 10
  • The Spinney with total crimes: 3
  • Burdett Close with total crimes: 2

MADDOCKS CLOSE, DA14 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.88-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-50.00%
Other theft31.72200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.75800.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.44600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.010.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1550.00%
Other crime22.580.00%
Shoplifting10.86-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.45100.00%
Shoplifting42.5833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-33.33%
Public order20.86100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.59-37.50%
Shoplifting32.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.31166.67%
Vehicle crime63.44500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-33.33%
Shoplifting21.72-66.67%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

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
Shoplifting611.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.580.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edgington Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Spinney
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Burdett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chambers Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitney Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Harvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fowler Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Palm Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ellenborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Cray Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1