MERTON ROAD, HA2 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA2 0AB

MERTON ROAD, HA2 0AB, Harrow has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This HA2 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA2 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA2 0AB, encompassing approximately 3709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

HA2 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaftesbury Circle with total crimes: 8
  • Wesley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6

MERTON ROAD, HA2 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.40187.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.200.00%
Public order51.89150.00%
Drugs51.350.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.12-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.16-12.50%
Public order21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.36-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.77-60.00%
Shoplifting62.700.00%
Robbery31.6250.00%
Theft from the person30.810.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.7547.06%
Violence and sexual offences106.740.00%
Public order42.7033.33%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.6730.77%
Violence and sexual offences104.58-16.67%
Theft from the person42.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 202410
December 202325
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
April 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA2 0AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shaftesbury Circle
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wesley Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
  • 3. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Pool Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Dudley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farmborough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southdown Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ferring Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Porlock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillside Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Riverstone Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Waldron'S Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Osmond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1