MERLIN CLOSE, RM16 6RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM16 6RY

MERLIN CLOSE, RM16 6RY, Thurrock has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.91 per 1,000 population. This RM16 6RY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM16 postcode area, which has experienced 301 crimes and a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM16 6RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM16 6RY, encompassing approximately 4198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM16 6RY area, explore the RM16 6RY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM16 6RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylvan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dove Close with total crimes: 1
  • Dudley Close with total crimes: 1

MERLIN CLOSE, RM16 6RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.910.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order42.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.9533.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%
Other theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson63.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.62-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-57.14%
Other theft10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.95-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.67250.00%
Other theft41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.240.00%
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.05200.00%
Drugs22.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.00500.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.19-20.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.620.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 202412
December 20236
November 202312
October 20234
September 20235

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM16 6RY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sylvan Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Dove Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dudley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Daniel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Merlin Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Founes Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frobisher Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1