MERLIN ROAD, DA16 2JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JR

MERLIN ROAD, DA16 2JR, Bexley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JR 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 2JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JR, encompassing approximately 3695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA16 2JR area, explore the DA16 2JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DA16 2JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Groombridge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Tyrrell Avenue with total crimes: 2

MERLIN ROAD, DA16 2JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.680.00%
Vehicle crime52.44400.00%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.50900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.7150.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.98500.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In January 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 behaviour21.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-50.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.95300.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.080.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
November 20232

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 2JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Groombridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tyrrell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ingleton Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gwillim Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chailey Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Radnor Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dansington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1