Crime Rate in Maypole & Leyton Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maypole & Leyton Cross

The total recorded crimes in Maypole & Leyton Cross, Dartford, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maypole & Leyton Cross crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Maypole & Leyton Cross, encompassing approximately 3,505 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Maypole & Leyton Cross Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Radzan Close with total crimes: 9
  • Cameron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Rowhill Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Maypole & Leyton Cross?

To understand the safety of Maypole & Leyton Cross, we need to analyze Maypole & Leyton Cross crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Dartford:

    • In 2024, Maypole & Leyton Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Dartford average, with 388 crimes compared to 725.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

    • In 2023, Maypole & Leyton Cross had fewer crimes than the Dartford average, with 377 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Dartford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Dartford, Maypole & Leyton Cross has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Maypole & Leyton Cross Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maypole & Leyton Cross has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 11.70 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Dartford, UK

In 2024, the total Maypole & Leyton Cross crimes were 388. The crime rate of Maypole & Leyton Cross in 2024 was 110.69 (year) or 9.22 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Dartford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maypole & Leyton Cross were around 377 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.55 (year) or 8.96 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Dartford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maypole & Leyton Cross)CrimesRank (Maypole & Leyton Cross)CrimesRank (Maypole & Leyton Cross)
Stone Castle219 12,585 12,174 1
Town105 21,476 31,455 2
Temple Hill102 31,491 2963 5
Stone House98 41,240 41,147 3
Swanscombe80 6976 51,114 4
Princes88 5673 8709 7
Burnham51 8741 6777 6
Bean & Village Park23 17682 7403 11
Ebbsfleet67 7439 11282 18
Newtown41 10637 10589 8
Greenhithe & Knockhall49 9658 9527 9
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet30 12427 12409 10
Brent25 15425 13391 12
Darenth28 13320 17295 17
Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley27 14324 16369 14
West Hill15 19371 15343 15
Heath25 16287 18322 16
Bridge16 18191 19101 20
Joyden's Wood11 20172 20185 19

Maypole & Leyton Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202527
March 20259
February 20257
January 202512
December 202412
November 202417
October 202410
September 202423
August 202415
July 20249
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Maypole & Leyton Cross in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Maypole & Leyton Cross postcode area is presented below.

1. Radzan Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
2. Cameron Close (Map)
Total7
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rowhill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Franklin Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Anvil Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bracton Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Manor Gate Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clayton Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Heath End Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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