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. To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DA16 2JR area, visit the DA16 2JR House Prices
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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
9
5.68
0.00%
Vehicle crime
5
2.44
400.00%
Shoplifting
4
1.35
300.00%
Criminal damage and arson
3
1.08
0.00%
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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Anti-social behaviour
10
6.50
900.00%
Violence and sexual offences
9
2.71
50.00%
Drugs
3
2.44
0.00%
Vehicle crime
1
0.81
0.00%
Shoplifting
1
0.27
-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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
6
2.98
500.00%
Shoplifting
3
1.62
0.00%
Vehicle crime
1
0.81
0.00%
Anti-social behaviour
1
0.27
-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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Anti-social behaviour
2
1.62
-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson
1
0.54
0.00%
Vehicle crime
1
0.27
0.00%
Drugs
1
0.27
0.00%
Violence and sexual offences
1
0.27
-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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Anti-social behaviour
3
1.89
0.00%
Violence and sexual offences
2
0.81
-50.00%
Other theft
1
0.54
-66.67%
Vehicle crime
1
0.27
-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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Public order
4
5.95
300.00%
Vehicle crime
4
1.08
33.33%
Violence and sexual offences
4
1.08
0.00%
Other theft
3
1.08
0.00%
Anti-social behaviour
3
0.81
50.00%
Drugs
2
0.81
0.00%
Robbery
1
0.54
0.00%
Burglary
1
0.27
0.00%
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 Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
4
2.71
-20.00%
Vehicle crime
3
1.08
50.00%
Anti-social behaviour
2
0.81
-60.00%
Public order
1
0.54
0.00%
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
5
3.79
0.00%
Anti-social behaviour
5
1.35
0.00%
Vehicle crime
2
1.35
0.00%
Other theft
1
0.54
0.00%
Robbery
1
0.27
0.00%
Crime by Type
A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
5
August 2024
1
April 2024
1
January 2024
1
December 2023
1
November 2023
4
October 2023
3
September 2023
2
A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
9
August 2024
9
April 2024
6
January 2024
1
December 2023
2
November 2023
4
October 2023
4
September 2023
5
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
3
January 2024
1
A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
4
August 2024
1
April 2024
3
A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
Month
Count
August 2024
10
April 2024
1
January 2024
2
December 2023
3
November 2023
3
October 2023
2
September 2023
5
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month
Count
August 2024
3
January 2024
1
November 2023
2
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month
Count
December 2023
1
November 2023
3
September 2023
1
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
Month
Count
November 2023
4
October 2023
1
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month
Count
November 2023
1
September 2023
1
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month
Count
November 2023
1
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
Total
5
Violence and sexual offences
3
Criminal damage and arson
1
Vehicle crime
1
2. Supermarket
Total
5
Shoplifting
4
Vehicle crime
1
3. Tyrrell Avenue
Total
2
Criminal damage and arson
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
4. Ingleton Avenue
Total
2
Criminal damage and arson
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
5. Gwillim Close
Total
2
Violence and sexual offences
2
6. Chailey Close
Total
2
Vehicle crime
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
7. Radnor Avenue
Total
1
Vehicle crime
1
8. Dansington Road
Total
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
9. Wendover Way
Total
1
Vehicle crime
1
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