MERLAND RISE, KT18 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT18 5RT

MERLAND RISE, KT18 5RT, Reigate and Banstead has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population. This KT18 5RT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT18 postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT18 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT18 5RT, encompassing approximately 2251 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

KT18 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Merland Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Headley Drive with total crimes: 3

MERLAND RISE, KT18 5RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7771.43%
Criminal damage and arson35.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Public order31.78200.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-62.50%
Drugs11.330.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.88-42.86%
Burglary33.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-57.14%
Other theft31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2155.56%
Anti-social behaviour76.22-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.11400.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.3312.50%
Criminal damage and arson14.000.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.88300.00%
Public order43.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.33400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22150.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Public order20.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.22-9.09%
Public order64.44-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-90.91%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.890.00%
Public order74.890.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT18 5RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Merland Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Headley Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Chetwode Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Marks Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Royal Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hewers Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Leonards Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trinity Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Broad Walk
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Long Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kinloch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1