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

Overview of Crime in SE4 1DX

MERRITT ROAD, SE4 1DX, Lewisham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This SE4 1DX 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 1DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE4 1DX, encompassing approximately 6423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE4 1DX area, explore the SE4 1DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE4 1DX area, visit the SE4 1DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE4 1DX 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 1DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.60100.00%
Theft from the person62.49100.00%
Shoplifting40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4750.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.250.00%
Theft from the person30.93200.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 theft10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary129.03300.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.87-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.71120.00%
Vehicle crime91.7180.00%
Shoplifting61.4020.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.87-54.55%
Shoplifting50.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-28.57%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7820.00%
Vehicle crime111.8757.14%
Anti-social behaviour71.71-22.22%
Shoplifting51.09-37.50%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Public order30.47-40.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Robbery20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-66.67%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.56125.00%
Shoplifting81.40100.00%
Vehicle crime71.25250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0950.00%
Public order50.9325.00%
Other theft40.78-20.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.760.00%
Other theft51.250.00%
Burglary50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.620.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20235
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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202412
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE4 1DX 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. Foxborough Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Whitbread Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Holdenby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Otford Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hazeldon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Roundel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Margaret'S Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dalrymple Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Beecroft Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Darfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brockley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bearstead Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sevenoaks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1