MERRIELANDS CRESCENT, RM9 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RM9 6SJ

MERRIELANDS CRESCENT, RM9 6SJ, Barking and Dagenham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.83 per 1,000 population. This RM9 6SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RM9 postcode area, which has experienced 318 crimes and a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RM9 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RM9 6SJ, encompassing approximately 2071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RM9 6SJ area, explore the RM9 6SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

RM9 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Heathway with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

MERRIELANDS CRESCENT, RM9 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1432.837.69%
Violence and sexual offences126.7620.00%
Vehicle crime125.79300.00%
Shoplifting95.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.35133.33%
Public order43.380.00%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour1318.8330.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.28-28.57%
Shoplifting44.83-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-50.00%
Other theft21.45-75.00%
Burglary10.97-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.04600.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.76-33.33%
Shoplifting94.83-10.00%
Other theft84.35300.00%
Vehicle crime63.86-33.33%
Theft from the person32.9050.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.170.00%
Shoplifting107.24-52.38%
Vehicle crime94.83-62.50%
Robbery34.3550.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-88.24%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Theft from the person20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2445.87118.18%
Shoplifting2111.59-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences1710.1488.89%
Anti-social behaviour158.21114.29%
Theft from the person47.24100.00%
Other theft41.93-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Robbery21.45-77.78%
Public order20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2434.28242.86%
Vehicle crime1111.59-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences95.310.00%
Robbery94.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.35-36.36%
Other theft53.380.00%
Theft from the person22.41-33.33%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.48-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1832.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.310.00%
Shoplifting74.350.00%
Burglary53.380.00%
Other theft52.410.00%
Robbery32.410.00%
Theft from the person31.450.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202414
January 20242
December 202317
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202410
January 202415
December 202315
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 202324
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 202321
November 202324
October 20237

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RM9 6SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Heathway
    Total12
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. South Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Coombes Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Rowdowns Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Baddow Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Treswell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nutbrowne Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Horsebridge Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Goresbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Butteridges Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Broad Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1