Total Crime Rate
75.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Maypole & Leyton Cross , and the 143rd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Dartford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Main Road (DA4 9HB) in the last 12 months was 75.4 per 1,000 residents and was 8.1% higher than the Maypole & Leyton Cross average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Road (DA4 9HB), the main crime hotspot is near Parsonage Lane. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Maypole & Leyton Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parsonage Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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