MERLIN TERRACE, BA9 9GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA9 9GJ

MERLIN TERRACE, BA9 9GJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This BA9 9GJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA9 postcode area, which has experienced 39 crimes and a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA9 9GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA9 9GJ, encompassing approximately 2228 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA9 9GJ area, explore the BA9 9GJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA9 9GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tout Hill with total crimes: 2
  • South Street with total crimes: 2
  • Thornwell Way with total crimes: 1

MERLIN TERRACE, BA9 9GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-60.00%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5342.86%
Public order34.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.63-46.15%
Shoplifting23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.57160.00%
Public order45.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.77250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.14-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour42.69300.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2218.75%
Criminal damage and arson28.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-85.71%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.05128.57%
Anti-social behaviour77.18133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.14100.00%
Other theft31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7775.00%
Vehicle crime33.1450.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35200.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.240.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.240.00%
Other theft42.240.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 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 offences65.830.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 202413
May 20245
April 20246
March 202419
February 202416
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA9 9GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tout Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. South Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Thornwell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Greyhound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Balsam Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tything Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1