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

Overview of Crime in HA8 6JD

MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6JD, Harrow has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This HA8 6JD 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 6JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 6JD, encompassing approximately 4872 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

HA8 6JD 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 6JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.2350.00%
Burglary51.23400.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.46-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.82-42.86%
Burglary10.82-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour75.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.4416.67%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Burglary41.03300.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.69-33.33%
Other theft41.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 offences94.1080.00%
Vehicle crime41.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-62.50%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.51300.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.64-54.55%
Burglary31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.930.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
September 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 202311

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 1.71 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 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20243
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 3 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
November 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
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 6JD 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. St Lawrence Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Prescelly Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Winton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 17. Pembroke Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Methuen Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1