MERTON ROAD, RH11 9TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH11 9TW

MERTON ROAD, RH11 9TW, Crawley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This RH11 9TW 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 9TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH11 9TW, encompassing approximately 2693 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RH11 9TW area, explore the RH11 9TW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RH11 9TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ranmore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Faulkner Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woodwards with total crimes: 2

MERTON ROAD, RH11 9TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs55.94400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.23150.00%
Drugs31.860.00%
Public order31.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.05100.00%
Public order52.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.77100.00%
Public order72.97600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6033.33%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 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 behaviour43.71-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.49-57.14%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In March 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 offences78.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-88.89%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23300.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH11 9TW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ranmore Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Faulkner Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodwards
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chadwick Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hyndman Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Rimmer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jarvis Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Fry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Terry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wooding Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tollgate Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hepplewhite Close
    Total1
    Other crime1