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

Overview of Crime in HA8 6JB

MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6JB, Harrow has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This HA8 6JB 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 6JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 6JB, encompassing approximately 4599 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

HA8 6JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitchurch Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Bransgrove Road with total crimes: 4
  • Torbridge Close with total crimes: 3

MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5266.67%
Burglary51.09400.00%
Drugs31.0950.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-57.14%
Drugs20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 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 offences86.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.74600.00%
Burglary41.52300.00%
Drugs40.87300.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.48-33.33%
Other theft31.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9180.00%
Vehicle crime41.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-57.14%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.52-50.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.780.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
September 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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