MERSTONE CLOSE, B37 7GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B37 7GR

MERSTONE CLOSE, B37 7GR, Solihull has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.48 per 1,000 population. This B37 7GR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B37 postcode area, which has experienced 421 crimes and a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B37 7GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B37 7GR, encompassing approximately 1409 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B37 7GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Box Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maple Leaf Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

MERSTONE CLOSE, B37 7GR 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.35166.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.68100.00%
Vehicle crime22.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-50.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.550.00%
Vehicle crime32.8450.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In March 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 offences57.100.00%
Vehicle crime23.55100.00%
Public order11.42-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.39-64.29%
Public order23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.48180.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.550.00%
Burglary32.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.35133.33%
Vehicle crime44.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.840.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson611.350.00%
Vehicle crime34.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.130.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B37 7GR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Box Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maple Leaf Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Leah Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Merstone Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cornel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fulwell Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Berwicks Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Radlow Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Harby Close
    Total1
    Burglary1