MERTON ROAD, SL1 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SL1 1QA

MERTON ROAD, SL1 1QA, Slough has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.35 per 1,000 population. This SL1 1QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SL1 postcode area, which has experienced 867 crimes and a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SL1 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SL1 1QA, encompassing approximately 5267 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SL1 1QA area, explore the SL1 1QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (110.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

SL1 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Queensmere Road with total crimes: 12

MERTON ROAD, SL1 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.35110.53%
Shoplifting347.5970.00%
Vehicle crime106.45150.00%
Public order91.90-43.75%
Burglary61.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-14.29%
Robbery41.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-60.00%
Other theft30.76-50.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.095.26%
Violence and sexual offences193.80-53.66%
Public order163.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.90-30.00%
Other theft61.33-62.50%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.63-18.00%
Shoplifting197.78-5.00%
Public order163.610.00%
Other theft163.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.04-23.08%
Drugs81.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.52-52.94%
Vehicle crime41.52-60.00%
Theft from the person30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons30.5750.00%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Robbery20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.4225.00%
Shoplifting209.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson173.80240.00%
Public order163.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.048.33%
Vehicle crime102.47100.00%
Other theft81.9033.33%
Drugs51.520.00%
Robbery40.950.00%
Burglary40.7633.33%
Bicycle theft30.76-25.00%
Theft from the person20.57-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.448.11%
Shoplifting307.59-14.29%
Public order165.70128.57%
Anti-social behaviour123.0433.33%
Theft from the person72.280.00%
Other theft61.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.14-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.95300.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.4919.35%
Shoplifting357.0259.09%
Anti-social behaviour96.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.71-27.27%
Theft from the person71.52133.33%
Public order71.33-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.33-36.36%
Other theft71.33-41.67%
Drugs61.3350.00%
Robbery31.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.19-87.50%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.49-13.89%
Shoplifting225.8883.33%
Other theft124.18140.00%
Vehicle crime112.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.09266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.09-25.00%
Public order91.71-18.18%
Burglary81.7114.29%
Robbery61.52500.00%
Drugs41.1433.33%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.55-23.40%
Anti-social behaviour126.83200.00%
Shoplifting122.28-61.29%
Public order112.2837.50%
Burglary72.09250.00%
Vehicle crime71.33-22.22%
Other theft51.33-61.54%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-82.35%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.77-2.08%
Shoplifting318.92-36.73%
Criminal damage and arson175.8888.89%
Other theft133.2362.50%
Vehicle crime92.47800.00%
Public order81.71-57.89%
Robbery51.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-50.00%
Theft from the person30.76-40.00%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4930.7581.48%
Violence and sexual offences489.3060.00%
Public order199.11171.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7133.33%
Other theft81.5233.33%
Burglary61.52200.00%
Theft from the person51.14-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.95200.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.07-16.67%
Shoplifting275.70575.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.13-43.75%
Vehicle crime81.71166.67%
Public order71.52-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.330.00%
Other theft61.14-14.29%
Theft from the person61.14200.00%
Drugs51.1466.67%
Other crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.830.00%
Public order83.040.00%
Other theft71.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.330.00%
Robbery51.140.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202419
July 202441
June 202450
May 202440
April 202437
March 202431
February 202436
January 202447
December 202348
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202416
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 202416
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 20248
December 202319
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202420
July 202419
June 202420
May 202430
April 202435
March 202422
February 202412
January 202431
December 202349
November 202327
October 20234

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202417
May 20245
April 20248
March 202411
February 20243
January 202417
December 20239
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SL1 1QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Queensmere Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bishops Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Herschel Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grove Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Upton Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upton Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alpha Street South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Nixey Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Harewood Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Stratfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Aldin Avenue South
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Chichester Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hornbeam Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. B376
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hencroft Street North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Charter Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Priors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Melrose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hanover Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Merton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1