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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JH

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JH, Bexley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.94 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JH, encompassing approximately 5158 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DA16 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turnpike Close with total crimes: 6
  • Dansington Road with total crimes: 1
  • Midwinter Close with total crimes: 1

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JH 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.19-83.33%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16150.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.78200.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
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
Shoplifting52.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.9125.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-71.43%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6275.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Vehicle crime40.78-42.86%
Other theft30.780.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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