MERTON AVENUE, BN16 2ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 2ED

MERTON AVENUE, BN16 2ED, Arun has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This BN16 2ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN16 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN16 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 2ED, encompassing approximately 2135 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 2ED area, explore the BN16 2ED Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN16 2ED area, visit the BN16 2ED House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BN16 2ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Claigmar Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

MERTON AVENUE, BN16 2ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-40.00%
Shoplifting31.41-40.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.49-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.3425.00%
Burglary22.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.9020.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-42.86%
Burglary41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.30600.00%
Shoplifting53.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.68-46.15%
Public order23.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.371200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.09-60.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.750.00%
Shoplifting12.34-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.6850.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-90.91%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.150.00%
Other theft11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 2ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Claigmar Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastergate Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Jervis Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. B2140
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1