MERTON CLOSE, SS7 5FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS7 5FH

MERTON CLOSE, SS7 5FH, Castle Point has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This SS7 5FH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS7 postcode area, which has experienced 213 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS7 5FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS7 5FH, encompassing approximately 3010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS7 5FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakleighs with total crimes: 2
  • Sydney Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oakwood Close with total crimes: 2

MERTON CLOSE, SS7 5FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3112.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.66-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.32-80.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.65100.00%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.320.00%
Robbery11.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.99150.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.650.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS7 5FH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakleighs
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Oakwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakfield Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South View Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kents Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Croft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorns
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Herongate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wavertree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wincoat Close
    Total1
    Burglary1