MERTON ROAD, IP25 6BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP25 6BA

MERTON ROAD, IP25 6BA, Breckland has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.44 per 1,000 population. This IP25 6BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP25 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP25 6BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP25 6BA, encompassing approximately 1455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP25 6BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 1

MERTON ROAD, IP25 6BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.440.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.12-50.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.31500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75100.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.44-75.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.870.00%
Other theft32.75200.00%
Shoplifting32.0650.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.19-20.00%
Shoplifting22.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-80.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.37-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences77.56-12.50%
Other theft34.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.93100.00%
Other theft15.500.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.75-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.81100.00%
Other theft12.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences59.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Shoplifting11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP25 6BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beechwood Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1