MERTON CLOSE, DY10 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DY10 3AE

MERTON CLOSE, DY10 3AE, Wyre Forest has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population. This DY10 3AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DY10 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DY10 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DY10 3AE, encompassing approximately 3270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DY10 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birmingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Carlyle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Wordsworth Crescent with total crimes: 2

MERTON CLOSE, DY10 3AE 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.98-45.45%
Public order21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.81175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.22-20.00%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.060.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53200.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.45200.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Burglary21.53-33.33%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences74.890.00%
Other theft32.14200.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92200.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DY10 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birmingham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Carlyle Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wordsworth Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chester Road North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Apple Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coates Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Osborne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1