MERRIVILLE GARDENS, GL51 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL51 8JD

MERRIVILLE GARDENS, GL51 8JD, Cheltenham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This GL51 8JD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL51 postcode area, which has experienced 369 crimes and a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL51 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL51 8JD, encompassing approximately 4160 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

GL51 8JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Providence Park with total crimes: 5
  • Wharfdale Square with total crimes: 2
  • Pennsylvania Avenue with total crimes: 2

MERRIVILLE GARDENS, GL51 8JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.3325.00%
Other crime22.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-90.91%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.21450.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.64-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.01160.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.200.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1738.46%
Anti-social behaviour54.33-37.50%
Public order31.200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.45225.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.12100.00%
Vehicle crime31.9250.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 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 behaviour44.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.96-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4963.64%
Anti-social behaviour44.3333.33%
Vehicle crime20.96-80.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6922.22%
Vehicle crime102.64900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01-30.77%
Public order42.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.97116.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.12800.00%
Public order32.1650.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences63.610.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202413
June 20245
May 202418
April 202413
March 20244
February 202418
January 202411
December 20239
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL51 8JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Providence Park
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wharfdale Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennsylvania Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Orchard Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. South Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pennsylvania Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stone Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Arle Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alstone Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brooklyn Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. College Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1