Crime Rates at St Edmunds Close, Erith, DA18 4DU

St Edmunds Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East , and the 77th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around St Edmunds Close (DA18 4DU) in the last 12 months was 167.0 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% higher than the Thamesmead East average (100.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -88.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 68.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -0.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Edmunds Close (DA18 4DU), the main crime hotspot is near Kale Road. Police recorded 89 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.