MERCHANT AVENUE, DE21 7NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE21 7NB

MERCHANT AVENUE, DE21 7NB, Derby has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.44 per 1,000 population. This DE21 7NB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE21 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE21 7NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE21 7NB, encompassing approximately 1182 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DE21 7NB area, explore the DE21 7NB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DE21 7NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 14
  • Merchant Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Willowcroft Road with total crimes: 2

MERCHANT AVENUE, DE21 7NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.44120.00%
Shoplifting79.30133.33%
Burglary65.920.00%
Public order45.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.07-16.67%
Public order44.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.380.00%
Shoplifting33.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.60-33.33%
Shoplifting55.07-16.67%
Public order44.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.38100.00%
Vehicle crime13.380.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.45-18.18%
Shoplifting67.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-66.67%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.1457.14%
Shoplifting49.3033.33%
Public order33.3850.00%
Vehicle crime32.5450.00%
Other theft22.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.92-25.00%
Shoplifting32.54-25.00%
Burglary32.540.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.23300.00%
Shoplifting43.38-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.38100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.9180.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.61100.00%
Public order25.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary621.140.00%
Shoplifting55.070.00%
Other theft44.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.38-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-33.33%
Robbery11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.22-12.50%
Other theft45.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54200.00%
Public order12.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.760.00%
Possession of weapons25.070.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20249
December 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
December 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE21 7NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Derwent Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Merchant Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Willowcroft Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vancouver Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Potter Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sitwell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Devas Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Derby Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gilbert Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bamburgh Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Ayr Close
    Total1
    Burglary1