Crime Rates at Arthur Street, Erith, DA8 2EW

Arthur Street area has the 14th highest crime rate of 131 local areas in Barnehurst , and the 87th 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 Arthur Street (DA8 2EW) in the last 12 months was 156.0 per 1,000 residents and was 199.7% higher 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 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -92.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -92.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 90.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arthur Street (DA8 2EW), the main crime hotspot is near Codd Way. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.