MERROW CLOSE, PO16 9TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO16 9TL

MERROW CLOSE, PO16 9TL, Fareham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 population. This PO16 9TL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO16 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO16 9TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO16 9TL, encompassing approximately 2529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO16 9TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Southfields with total crimes: 1
  • Ribble Gardens with total crimes: 1

MERROW CLOSE, PO16 9TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.1475.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.77100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.95-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.580.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.72133.33%
Public order62.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37200.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.16-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-75.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.93-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.3042.86%
Public order43.950.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.7416.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.77100.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.3550.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.56100.00%
Possession of weapons21.580.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO16 9TL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 2. Southfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ribble Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Portchester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tamar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Eleanors Wood
    Total1
    Public order1