MERRION CLOSE, IP2 0SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP2 0SW

MERRION CLOSE, IP2 0SW, Babergh has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This IP2 0SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP2 postcode area, which has experienced 239 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP2 0SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP2 0SW, encompassing approximately 2717 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the IP2 0SW area, explore the IP2 0SW Area information page.
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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)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

IP2 0SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Blossom Close with total crimes: 9
  • Greenspire Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Pin Mill Close with total crimes: 3

MERRION CLOSE, IP2 0SW 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4125.00%
Shoplifting83.68300.00%
Vehicle crime42.9433.33%
Public order31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3614.29%
Vehicle crime32.94200.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 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 offences76.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58200.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1540.00%
Public order22.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.89-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In April 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 offences89.93-55.56%
Shoplifting72.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 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 offences1811.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.62-42.86%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.09-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.68600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6260.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.520.00%
Shoplifting31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202418
February 202410
January 202416
December 202310
November 202315
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 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 IP2 0SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cherry Blossom Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Greenspire Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Pin Mill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pendleton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Acer Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greenfinch Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stonechat Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Woolverstone Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shotley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bridgwater Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Goldcrest Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1