MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HA8 6HY

MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6HY, Harrow has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This HA8 6HY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HA8 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HA8 6HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 6HY, encompassing approximately 4995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

HA8 6HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mead Road with total crimes: 7
  • Whitchurch Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Bransgrove Road with total crimes: 4

MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.4133.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.60100.00%
Vehicle crime41.60300.00%
Theft from the person30.800.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6060.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60500.00%
Burglary51.20400.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.60-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.00-20.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.60120.00%
Vehicle crime52.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.40-75.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary85.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HA8 6HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mead Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Whitchurch Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bransgrove Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Torbridge Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Overbrook Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chandos Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Merlin Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Lawrence Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Whitchurch Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Winton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haverford Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. St Bride'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckingham Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Whitchurch Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Methuen Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1