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

Overview of Crime in BS24 7EQ

MERTON DRIVE, BS24 7EQ, North Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This BS24 7EQ 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 7EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS24 7EQ, encompassing approximately 2315 residents.

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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: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS24 7EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Chichester Way with total crimes: 1
  • Polestar Way with total crimes: 1

MERTON DRIVE, BS24 7EQ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.3646.15%
Anti-social behaviour28.20-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.548.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.61200.00%
Other theft53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.180.00%
Other theft52.16-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft812.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02400.00%
Public order42.1633.33%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-50.00%
Public order33.02200.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.2340.00%
Shoplifting56.050.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77233.33%
Shoplifting54.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%
Other theft10.86-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.9375.00%
Other theft43.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.300.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.9340.00%
Other theft63.02200.00%
Shoplifting42.59-20.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-62.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4566.67%
Shoplifting52.16-28.57%
Public order32.160.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-78.57%
Other theft31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.050.00%
Shoplifting74.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 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 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 202414
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting19
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chichester Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Polestar Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1