MERLIN COURT, GU21 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU21 5PS

MERLIN COURT, GU21 5PS, Woking has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This GU21 5PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU21 postcode area, which has experienced 327 crimes and a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU21 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU21 5PS, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU21 5PS area, explore the GU21 5PS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU21 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodham Waye with total crimes: 3
  • Bunyard Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Blackmore Crescent with total crimes: 1

MERLIN COURT, GU21 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.85-16.67%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.4650.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-83.33%
Public order10.490.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.80500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.92-25.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.80166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.90-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.31-44.44%
Public order32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-57.14%
Other theft11.46-80.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.6212.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.39133.33%
Other theft53.41400.00%
Public order32.44200.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.90-57.14%
Other theft11.460.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.72133.33%
Public order43.410.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-25.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.85-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-57.14%
Other theft21.460.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.410.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU21 5PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodham Waye
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Bunyard Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Blackmore Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. River Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Albert Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Lukes Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hennessy Court
    Total1
    Other theft1