MERLIN PARK, BS20 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS20 8RW

MERLIN PARK, BS20 8RW, North Somerset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This BS20 8RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS20 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS20 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS20 8RW, encompassing approximately 1987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS20 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Lindsey Close with total crimes: 1

MERLIN PARK, BS20 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.05-50.00%
Public order33.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.05-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour26.040.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.05-33.33%
Other theft11.01-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-30.00%
Other theft33.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-25.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0333.33%
Vehicle crime32.01-25.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.07150.00%
Vehicle crime45.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-50.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.540.00%
Public order24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.030.00%
Other theft12.01-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0620.00%
Public order36.04200.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.030.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202414
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS20 8RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Public order1