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

Overview of Crime in DA16 2JS

MERLIN ROAD, DA16 2JS, Bexley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This DA16 2JS 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 2JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA16 2JS, encompassing approximately 3644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA16 2JS Crime Hotspots

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

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

MERLIN ROAD, DA16 2JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8414.29%
Vehicle crime32.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.92500.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.92400.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
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 behaviour21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
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 order45.21300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
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 offences42.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20245
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 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

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 2JS postcode area is presented below.

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