MERLINS AVENUE, HA2 9ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA2 9ET

MERLINS AVENUE, HA2 9ET, Harrow has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This HA2 9ET 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 9ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA2 9ET, encompassing approximately 6018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

HA2 9ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jasmine Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Bodmin Close with total crimes: 5

MERLINS AVENUE, HA2 9ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3185.71%
Other theft102.16400.00%
Vehicle crime91.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.50-56.25%
Burglary31.16200.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Public order20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.4860.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.6640.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Other theft20.33-87.50%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft167.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.32-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.00-40.00%
Shoplifting51.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.830.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.980.00%
Other theft91.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.66-42.86%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.98250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.16-36.36%
Other theft61.16-57.14%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Shoplifting30.50-40.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.330.00%
Vehicle crime81.830.00%
Shoplifting51.330.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202416
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
October 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA2 9ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jasmine Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bodmin Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kings Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Rowe Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tithe Farm Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Stuart Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hamilton Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Windsor Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Newton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ravenswood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Veldene Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Clovelly Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Malvern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bob Currie Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hodson Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Minehead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tithe Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alexandra Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Learner Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1