MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE4 1DU

MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DU, Lewisham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This SE4 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE4 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE4 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 1DU, encompassing approximately 6504 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE4 1DU area, explore the SE4 1DU 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 (44.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE4 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Beecroft Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5

MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DU 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1544.44%
Theft from the person62.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Shoplifting40.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-57.14%
Public order30.4650.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.31100.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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 offences95.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.380.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Theft from the person30.46200.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 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 offences118.4622.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.6942.86%
Vehicle crime91.540.00%
Burglary81.3860.00%
Shoplifting61.2320.00%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Public order40.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.6112.50%
Violence and sexual offences91.38-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.380.00%
Burglary51.08150.00%
Shoplifting50.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3822.22%
Vehicle crime81.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.230.00%
Shoplifting51.08-37.50%
Public order40.770.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-71.43%
Drugs20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.15-10.00%
Shoplifting81.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.08133.33%
Vehicle crime71.08133.33%
Burglary51.0866.67%
Public order40.770.00%
Other theft30.61-50.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.150.00%
Other theft61.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE4 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Beecroft Lane
    Total5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Margaret'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Howson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bartram Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Roundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Margaret'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Braxfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Arabin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Darfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brockley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bearstead Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sevenoaks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1