Total Crime Rate
45.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Merle Wood area has the 35th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dunton Green and Riverhead , and the 175th lowest crime rate of 362 local areas in Sevenoaks .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Merle Wood (TN13 3JP) in the last 12 months was 45.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.8% lower than the Dunton Green and Riverhead average (51.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Merle Wood (TN13 3JP), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dunton Green and Riverhead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Botolph'S Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Harrison Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Merlewood | Under investigation |
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