MERBURY CLOSE, SE28 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 0LU

MERBURY CLOSE, SE28 0LU, Greenwich has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This SE28 0LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 0LU, encompassing approximately 4368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE28 0LU area, explore the SE28 0LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 0LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murray Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Miles Close with total crimes: 4

MERBURY CLOSE, SE28 0LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.78-23.53%
Drugs62.98100.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-25.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6488.89%
Anti-social behaviour43.8933.33%
Drugs30.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.12-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46100.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.66-11.11%
Public order31.83200.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.290.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Other theft51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 5 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 0LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Murray Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Miles Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 4. Merbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Defence Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thames Reach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Nuthatch Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Delisle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Princess Alice Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bailey Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Merbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Miles Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warrior Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1