MERCURY GARDENS, RM1 3FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM1 3FB

MERCURY GARDENS, RM1 3FB, Havering has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.33 per 1,000 population. This RM1 3FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM1 postcode area, which has experienced 356 crimes and a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM1 3FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM1 3FB, encompassing approximately 4627 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM1 3FB area, explore the RM1 3FB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM1 3FB area, visit the RM1 3FB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-29.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)

RM1 3FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 91
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

MERCURY GARDENS, RM1 3FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4847.33-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour4010.37-29.82%
Shoplifting308.6442.86%
Theft from the person246.481100.00%
Other theft195.1911.76%
Criminal damage and arson134.118.33%
Public order122.81-20.00%
Drugs102.59-9.09%
Burglary72.16600.00%
Possession of weapons41.5133.33%
Bicycle theft40.86300.00%
Robbery40.8633.33%
Other crime30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5845.385700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5712.530.00%
Shoplifting2112.320.00%
Other theft174.541600.00%
Public order153.671400.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.240.00%
Drugs112.590.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Other crime41.080.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.38-90.91%
Public order31.08-85.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.22-94.44%
Theft from the person10.22-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5549.922650.00%
Shoplifting4011.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.640.00%
Theft from the person247.351100.00%
Public order205.191900.00%
Other theft184.321700.00%
Drugs143.890.00%
Vehicle crime93.030.00%
Bicycle theft61.95500.00%
Burglary51.300.00%
Robbery31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons22.59-50.00%
Robbery20.43-90.48%
Theft from the person20.43-88.24%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-97.37%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-88.89%
Other theft10.22-95.24%
Public order10.22-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7661.81-6.17%
Shoplifting5016.4231.58%
Anti-social behaviour3710.81-32.73%
Robbery218.00-4.55%
Other theft214.545.00%
Public order184.54-14.29%
Theft from the person173.89-22.73%
Drugs163.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson93.4612.50%
Burglary81.950.00%
Vehicle crime71.7375.00%
Possession of weapons41.51100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8165.708.00%
Anti-social behaviour5517.5134.15%
Shoplifting3811.89-22.45%
Theft from the person228.21-15.38%
Robbery224.7583.33%
Public order214.75-36.36%
Other theft204.54-20.00%
Drugs184.3263.64%
Burglary83.89700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.86-25.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7565.700.00%
Shoplifting4916.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour4110.590.00%
Public order338.860.00%
Theft from the person267.130.00%
Other theft255.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.400.00%
Robbery123.460.00%
Drugs112.590.00%
Vehicle crime82.380.00%
Bicycle theft41.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202421
December 202320
November 202325

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20241
January 202418
December 202321
November 202333

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202458
July 20241
May 20245
April 202455
March 20242
January 202476
December 202381
November 202375

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20242
March 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 202316

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202457
April 202434
January 202437
December 202355
November 202341

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202414
January 202416
December 202318
November 202311

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20242
May 20241
April 202424
March 20242
January 202417
December 202322
November 202326

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
April 202440
January 202450
December 202338
November 202349

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 202421
December 202322
November 202312

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM1 3FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total91
    Shoplifting22
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person11
    Public order7
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Exchange Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Romford
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Arms Yard
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Grimshaw Way
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chandlers Way
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Marden Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Havana Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Mercury Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Slaney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carlton Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Junction Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. King Edward Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dolphin Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Market Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hearn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1