MERTHYR ROAD, NN5 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NN5 7BT

MERTHYR ROAD, NN5 7BT, West Northamptonshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This NN5 7BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NN5 postcode area, which has experienced 447 crimes and a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NN5 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NN5 7BT, encompassing approximately 3169 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

NN5 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dallington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pembroke Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Cardigan Close with total crimes: 4

MERTHYR ROAD, NN5 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.10-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.05266.67%
Shoplifting43.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7820.00%
Other theft53.790.00%
Shoplifting31.58-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-62.50%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.16-20.00%
Other theft52.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.73150.00%
Shoplifting63.16-25.00%
Other theft31.8950.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%

In April 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 offences109.15-56.52%
Shoplifting83.16166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.52-42.86%
Drugs31.260.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.5764.29%
Anti-social behaviour77.2616.67%
Other theft42.21100.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2527.27%
Anti-social behaviour64.42100.00%
Vehicle crime51.89150.00%
Drugs41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26300.00%
Shoplifting31.26-57.14%
Public order20.95100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1037.50%
Shoplifting73.47600.00%
Other theft42.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2650.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.52-42.86%
Other theft32.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Public order20.63100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.047.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.42500.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.520.00%
Other theft44.100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202412
June 202410
May 202415
April 202410
March 202423
February 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NN5 7BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dallington Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pembroke Gardens
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cardigan Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. St Margaret'S Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dallington Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Littlewood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kingsfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Streatfeild Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Merthyr Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Swansea Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Aberdare Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Tenby Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Brecon Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tintern Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1