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

Overview of Crime in HA8 6JJ

MERLIN CRESCENT, HA8 6JJ, Harrow has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This HA8 6JJ 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 6JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HA8 6JJ, encompassing approximately 4564 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HA8 6JJ 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 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3550.00%
Burglary61.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Drugs40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4571.43%
Anti-social behaviour72.63600.00%
Vehicle crime61.53200.00%
Burglary41.31100.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Public order20.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.94-22.22%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

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 offences94.6050.00%
Vehicle crime41.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31400.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-85.71%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences84.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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

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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 HA8 6JJ 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. Chandos Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merlin Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Prescelly Place
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Dale Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Shaldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Haverford Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. St Bride'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buckingham Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Whitchurch Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Nolton Place
    Total1
    Drugs1