MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JD

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JD, Bexley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.25 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA16 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA16 2JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JD, encompassing approximately 5333 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 2JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 1
  • St Quentin Road with total crimes: 1

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5050.00%
Drugs31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%
Burglary10.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.0620.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.5025.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.37100.00%
Other theft61.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1233.33%
Burglary40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.56250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.56-57.14%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA16 2JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Quentin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1