MERTON DRIVE, BS24 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS24 7BD

MERTON DRIVE, BS24 7BD, North Somerset has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This BS24 7BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS24 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS24 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS24 7BD, encompassing approximately 2161 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS24 7BD area, explore the BS24 7BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BS24 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Worle Moor Gate with total crimes: 1
  • Jasmine Way with total crimes: 1

MERTON DRIVE, BS24 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.0346.15%
Anti-social behaviour38.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.738.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.01100.00%
Other theft54.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.27500.00%
Other theft65.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.78-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft814.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.70250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.240.00%
Public order42.780.00%
Shoplifting21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.18-40.00%
Other theft52.78-16.67%
Public order42.31300.00%
Shoplifting31.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.03-9.09%
Other theft64.63500.00%
Shoplifting52.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.64266.67%
Shoplifting55.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-33.33%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-83.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.0340.00%
Other theft63.24-14.29%
Public order42.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.5775.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2420.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-16.67%
Shoplifting52.31-16.67%
Public order22.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.9520.00%
Shoplifting62.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.78-16.67%
Public order42.31100.00%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-50.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.70-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.310.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.7316.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.48100.00%
Shoplifting73.70250.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202314
September 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202412
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 202411
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS24 7BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Worle Moor Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Jasmine Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Chichester Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Polestar Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1