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

Overview of Crime in BN16 2EQ

MERTON AVENUE, BN16 2EQ, Arun has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population. This BN16 2EQ 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 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 2EQ, encompassing approximately 1962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 2EQ area, explore the BN16 2EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN16 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Jervis Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • B2140 with total crimes: 1

MERTON AVENUE, BN16 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6133.33%
Shoplifting22.04-50.00%
Burglary11.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.15300.00%
Shoplifting42.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.55-70.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.14900.00%
Vehicle crime15.100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.060.00%
Shoplifting11.53-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.570.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-80.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Jervis Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. B2140
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1