MAIDEN FLATS, DA7 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA7 4AZ

MAIDEN FLATS, DA7 4AZ, Bexley has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.65 per 1,000 population. This DA7 4AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA7 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA7 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA7 4AZ, encompassing approximately 2197 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DA7 4AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

MAIDEN FLATS, DA7 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.6587.50%
Drugs56.82-44.44%
Other theft52.27400.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2733.33%
Public order31.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs915.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.09300.00%
Public order53.640.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.45-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7855.963800.00%
Violence and sexual offences1535.490.00%
Public order76.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Vehicle crime62.730.00%
Burglary62.73500.00%
Robbery32.73200.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.27-75.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.45-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.48-14.29%
Shoplifting88.19300.00%
Robbery73.64133.33%
Other theft53.18-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-33.33%
Burglary31.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs20.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.75320.00%
Other theft79.55250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.180.00%
Public order52.73-16.67%
Drugs42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Burglary41.820.00%
Robbery31.82200.00%
Shoplifting21.36-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.740.00%
Public order63.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Burglary42.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20242
April 202415
January 202418
December 202321
November 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202478
March 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA7 4AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Banks Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hanover Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Emerton Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackthorn Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bexley Heath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ethronvi Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glynde Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Harlington Road
    Total1
    Public order1