MERLIN CENTRE, RH11 7XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH11 7XA

MERLIN CENTRE, RH11 7XA, Crawley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 85.91 per 1,000 population. This RH11 7XA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH11 postcode area, which has experienced 493 crimes and a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH11 7XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH11 7XA, encompassing approximately 349 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH11 7XA area, explore the RH11 7XA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RH11 7XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Betts Way with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CENTRE, RH11 7XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2085.9142.86%
Public order557.27-37.50%
Shoplifting214.32-33.33%
Drugs15.730.00%
Other theft12.860.00%
Other crime12.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1485.9127.27%
Public order840.09100.00%
Shoplifting322.91-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson28.59100.00%
Burglary15.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%
Bicycle theft12.860.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1197.37-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences1131.5022.22%
Public order431.5033.33%
Other theft211.45-33.33%
Other crime25.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.73-50.00%
Drugs12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1291.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences934.36-66.67%
Other theft325.77200.00%
Public order38.59-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson28.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.730.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Drugs12.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27143.19-3.57%
Public order877.32166.67%
Shoplifting822.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson322.91200.00%
Vehicle crime18.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Other theft12.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28120.2886.67%
Shoplifting680.18-25.00%
Public order317.180.00%
Other theft28.590.00%
Drugs15.730.00%
Theft from the person12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15108.8215.38%
Shoplifting842.96-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour422.91300.00%
Vehicle crime311.45200.00%
Public order38.5950.00%
Burglary28.590.00%
Other theft25.730.00%
Possession of weapons15.730.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14103.0940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1340.09-7.14%
Drugs237.230.00%
Other theft25.73100.00%
Public order25.730.00%
Vehicle crime15.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Other crime12.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1491.6475.00%
Shoplifting1040.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson228.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.73-66.67%
Burglary12.860.00%
Other theft12.86-50.00%
Theft from the person12.860.00%
Other crime12.860.00%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences883.05-20.00%
Shoplifting522.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson414.320.00%
Public order411.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.450.00%
Other theft28.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime15.730.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Robbery12.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1085.91-16.67%
Shoplifting828.64300.00%
Other theft522.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.32100.00%
Public order211.450.00%
Burglary15.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1263.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.36-50.00%
Public order25.73-33.33%
Shoplifting25.73-33.33%
Other theft15.730.00%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Theft from the person12.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1083.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson428.640.00%
Bicycle theft311.450.00%
Public order38.590.00%
Shoplifting38.590.00%
Vehicle crime28.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.730.00%
Burglary12.860.00%
Robbery12.860.00%
Other theft12.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202411
June 20249
May 202427
April 202428
March 202415
February 202413
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 202414
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH11 7XA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Betts Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1