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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JE

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JE, Bexley has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.61 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JE 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 2JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JE, encompassing approximately 5264 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA16 2JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • Ruskin Drive with total crimes: 4
  • A207 with total crimes: 3

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.61-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.14-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7114.29%
Robbery31.52200.00%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-83.33%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.65133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.3350.00%
Shoplifting61.1420.00%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.7566.67%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.76-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7125.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Burglary30.57-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7150.00%
Other theft61.140.00%
Burglary51.1466.67%
Vehicle crime50.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-50.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.890.00%
Vehicle crime71.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 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 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Turnpike Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ruskin Drive
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A207
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kelvin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Quentin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Midwinter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Churchfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1