MERLIN CLOSE, BA21 3GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3GX

MERLIN CLOSE, BA21 3GX, South Somerset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.61 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3GX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA21 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA21 3GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3GX, encompassing approximately 4431 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 3GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorne Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Guinevere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Foxes Rest with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CLOSE, BA21 3GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.51-35.29%
Public order52.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.3230.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.29-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour22.93-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2214.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.4227.27%
Anti-social behaviour43.16100.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.19-35.29%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.3288.89%
Public order33.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9612.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9660.00%
Other theft51.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202413
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414
February 202411
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 3GX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thorne Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Guinevere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Foxes Rest
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Merevale Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. King Arthur Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Galahad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glastonbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillingdon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1