MERLIN DRIVE, NG15 6FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG15 6FX

MERLIN DRIVE, NG15 6FX, Ashfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This NG15 6FX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG15 postcode area, which has experienced 376 crimes and a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG15 6FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG15 6FX, encompassing approximately 2490 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NG15 6FX area, explore the NG15 6FX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NG15 6FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marchesi Close with total crimes: 4
  • Little Wood Court with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsway Gardens with total crimes: 2

MERLIN DRIVE, NG15 6FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.63700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0220.00%
Other crime22.41100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62150.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-66.67%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.02125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.61-50.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-42.86%
Public order21.61100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences76.42-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.810.00%
Other crime21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.420.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG15 6FX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marchesi Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Little Wood Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingsway Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ashurst Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Ruffs Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Eelwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willow Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Astral Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodlands Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harrier Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Poet Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Ravenstone Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1