MERTEN ROAD, RM6 6EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM6 6EH

MERTEN ROAD, RM6 6EH, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This RM6 6EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM6 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM6 6EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM6 6EH, encompassing approximately 4929 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM6 6EH area, explore the RM6 6EH 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 (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RM6 6EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Wadeville Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 3

MERTEN ROAD, RM6 6EH 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.94-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.23-50.00%
Drugs52.030.00%
Public order51.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Other theft30.6150.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.3525.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.0636.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Burglary20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.3523.08%
Violence and sexual offences113.25-38.89%
Vehicle crime62.23-14.29%
Other theft51.220.00%
Shoplifting41.01100.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.6518.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.64300.00%
Vehicle crime71.6240.00%
Other theft51.42150.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5287.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.0457.14%
Vehicle crime52.2366.67%
Robbery21.010.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.62-46.15%
Public order51.420.00%
Other theft41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime30.81-57.14%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.72-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences102.64-37.50%
Vehicle crime72.0375.00%
Other theft31.42-50.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.250.00%
Other theft62.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20248
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202411
January 202418
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM6 6EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wadeville Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Heath Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Back Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Eagle Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grantham Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Limbourne Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kenneth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lee Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Farrance Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morden Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Bath Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Edward Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Burchett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Saville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Burlington Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Merten Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1