Crime Rates at Masefield Close, Erith, DA8 2DG

Masefield Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 21st highest crime rate of 716 local areas in Bexley .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Masefield Close (DA8 2DG) in the last 12 months was 328.5 per 1,000 residents and was 561.8% higher than the Barnehurst average (49.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 46 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 42.9% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 103.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Masefield Close (DA8 2DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Slade Green, where police recorded 72 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sun Court (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.