MERLEWOOD DRIVE, BR7 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BR7 5LQ

MERLEWOOD DRIVE, BR7 5LQ, Bromley has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.31 per 1,000 population. This BR7 5LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BR7 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BR7 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BR7 5LQ, encompassing approximately 1509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BR7 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Camden with total crimes: 2
  • Denbridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Georges Road West with total crimes: 1

MERLEWOOD DRIVE, BR7 5LQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.6450.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.990.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.96500.00%
Public order33.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 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 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BR7 5LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Camden
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Denbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Georges Road West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1