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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JJ

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JJ, Bexley has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.20 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JJ, encompassing approximately 4986 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DA16 2JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingleton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dansington Road with total crimes: 1
  • Midwinter Close with total crimes: 1

MERLIN ROAD NORTH, DA16 2JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.61100.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.60-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-60.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.01-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.0025.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 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 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ingleton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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