MERE ROAD, SE2 9AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE2 9AD

MERE ROAD, SE2 9AD, Bexley has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This SE2 9AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE2 postcode area, which has experienced 277 crimes and a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE2 9AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE2 9AD, encompassing approximately 4918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE2 9AD area, explore the SE2 9AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SE2 9AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tavy Bridge with total crimes: 11
  • Mere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hartslock Drive with total crimes: 8

MERE ROAD, SE2 9AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.05-41.18%
Vehicle crime82.0314.29%
Other theft61.63100.00%
Public order61.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-20.00%
Shoplifting40.81300.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.20-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour173.6630.77%
Vehicle crime73.46-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Drugs41.02-42.86%
Other theft30.810.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6844.44%
Vehicle crime102.64-16.67%
Drugs72.0340.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.4327.78%
Vehicle crime124.68-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-52.63%
Drugs51.83150.00%
Burglary51.02-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-63.64%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.6746.15%
Violence and sexual offences183.8650.00%
Vehicle crime173.666.25%
Criminal damage and arson113.46450.00%
Burglary82.24300.00%
Other theft41.63-33.33%
Drugs20.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.81-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour133.25-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences122.64-14.29%
Other theft62.44200.00%
Public order41.22100.00%
Drugs40.81100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1911.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.850.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202413
January 20249
December 202319
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202423
January 202423
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE2 9AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tavy Bridge
    Total11
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mere Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hartslock Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wolvercote Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Binsey Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Godstow Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Overton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St Helens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Seacourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wolsey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Harrow Manorway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cook Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Thistlebrook
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lensbury Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1