MERRYDALE ROAD, DE15 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE15 9DQ

MERRYDALE ROAD, DE15 9DQ, East Staffordshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This DE15 9DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE15 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE15 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE15 9DQ, encompassing approximately 2522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DE15 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marston Rise with total crimes: 3
  • The Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Hopmeadow Way with total crimes: 1

MERRYDALE ROAD, DE15 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5950.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-75.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7260.00%
Shoplifting83.170.00%
Public order23.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.55-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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 offences76.740.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7660.00%
Shoplifting23.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.74-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.38-37.50%
Public order31.980.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.72700.00%
Shoplifting73.1740.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-91.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.70300.00%
Shoplifting104.7642.86%
Burglary13.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.95600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.78-70.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.340.00%
Shoplifting13.960.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
May 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE15 9DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marston Rise
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 2. The Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hopmeadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Astil Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cricketers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1