MERLIN ROAD, RM5 3YH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM5 3YH

MERLIN ROAD, RM5 3YH, Havering has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This RM5 3YH 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 3YH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM5 3YH, encompassing approximately 3286 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM5 3YH area, explore the RM5 3YH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RM5 3YH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bolberry Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bushy Close with total crimes: 3

MERLIN ROAD, RM5 3YH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2222.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.3514.29%
Vehicle crime22.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6928.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.7416.67%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.1350.00%
Vehicle crime31.83-25.00%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.2233.33%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.43100.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-80.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.2636.36%
Violence and sexual offences94.5650.00%
Burglary42.74100.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-20.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.830.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM5 3YH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merlin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bolberry Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bushy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Paceheath Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chelmsford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Philan Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broomfield Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Havering Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hendon Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawkhurst Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashvale Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Hyde Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. B175
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Merlin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chaseside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kiln Wood Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1