MERLIN CLOSE, UB5 6JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in UB5 6JG

MERLIN CLOSE, UB5 6JG, Ealing has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This UB5 6JG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader UB5 postcode area, which has experienced 249 crimes and a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this UB5 6JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around UB5 6JG, encompassing approximately 4965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

UB5 6JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Yeading Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Merlin Close with total crimes: 3

MERLIN CLOSE, UB5 6JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.4583.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.81500.00%
Robbery31.2150.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.84-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-33.33%
Public order41.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-66.67%
Other theft30.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0835.71%
Anti-social behaviour93.83-18.18%
Vehicle crime91.81125.00%
Public order51.810.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.86-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.82-31.25%
Other theft52.22400.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-66.67%
Burglary40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour164.03128.57%
Vehicle crime123.2271.43%
Drugs42.42100.00%
Robbery30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.20-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.29133.33%
Vehicle crime75.6416.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.4175.00%
Public order61.4150.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.850.00%
Vehicle crime62.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20247
January 202419
December 202314
November 202320
October 202328
September 202312

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the UB5 6JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Yeading Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Merlin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gurney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Maple Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tangmere Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canberra Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Perth Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Hobart Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Maple Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dehavilland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Valiant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Delta Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Beauvais Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Radcliffe Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Grange Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Old Ruislip Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Willett Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hughenden Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bryant Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Rushdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Owen Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1