Total Crime Rate
48.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mayplace Road East area has the 51st lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 325th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mayplace Road East (DA7 6EJ) in the last 12 months was 48.0 per 1,000 residents and was 7.8% lower than the Barnehurst average (52.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mayplace Road East (DA7 6EJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Martens Avenue, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Midfield Parade (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Barnehurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Braemar Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakwood Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Braemar Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Braemar Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Midfield Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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