MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM5 2AJ

MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ, Havering has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This RM5 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM5 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM5 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM5 2AJ, encompassing approximately 3353 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM5 2AJ area, explore the RM5 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

RM5 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampden Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

MELVILLE ROAD, RM5 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7275.00%
Other theft104.17100.00%
Shoplifting72.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.600.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.39-11.11%
Other theft52.39-68.75%
Shoplifting41.49-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.19-50.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1615.80-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences94.77-25.00%
Shoplifting72.68-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-55.56%
Robbery31.190.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2118.49133.33%
Violence and sexual offences126.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.58125.00%
Shoplifting82.6814.29%
Public order32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.72-36.84%
Other theft93.58-18.18%
Shoplifting72.68-56.25%
Vehicle crime52.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-20.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Drugs10.89-50.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.2890.00%
Shoplifting165.6760.00%
Other theft114.77-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour53.28-44.44%
Public order41.4933.33%
Vehicle crime41.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Burglary20.89-75.00%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1821.77-33.33%
Shoplifting105.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.9811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.98-10.00%
Burglary82.68166.67%
Vehicle crime62.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79400.00%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Public order31.1950.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2718.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.980.00%
Shoplifting42.680.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 202412
December 202312
November 202319
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202416
January 202421
December 20239
November 202311
October 202318
September 202327

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202316
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM5 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hampden Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Gelsthorpe Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wembley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Downham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moorland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Erith Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillfoot Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Playfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lynwood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Carter Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ramsden Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Elizabeth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Birds Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goring Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Argus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elm Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Howe Close
    Total1
    Burglary1