MERLIN GROVE, BR3 3HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR3 3HU

MERLIN GROVE, BR3 3HU, Bromley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population. This BR3 3HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR3 postcode area, which has experienced 375 crimes and a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR3 3HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR3 3HU, encompassing approximately 3768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BR3 3HU area, explore the BR3 3HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BR3 3HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lloyds Way with total crimes: 8
  • Stanhope Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MERLIN GROVE, BR3 3HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.04100.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.1875.00%
Bicycle theft21.860.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4533.33%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-50.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR3 3HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lloyds Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stanhope Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Leaveland Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Crossways Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Upper Elmers End Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ernest Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Overstand Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1