MERRIE GARDENS, PO36 9QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO36 9QD

MERRIE GARDENS, PO36 9QD, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.23 per 1,000 population. This PO36 9QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO36 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO36 9QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO36 9QD, encompassing approximately 993 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO36 9QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhall Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Blackpan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sunnyhill Close with total crimes: 3

MERRIE GARDENS, PO36 9QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2638.2336.84%
Violence and sexual offences426.16100.00%
Other theft44.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.020.00%
Public order22.010.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.15111.11%
Public order219.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.01-60.00%
Other theft22.01-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.130.00%
Other theft69.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.02-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.03100.00%
Theft from the person12.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.030.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.03-33.33%
Shoplifting22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.060.00%
Public order23.020.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.0450.00%
Public order23.02100.00%
Shoplifting12.01-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.050.00%
Shoplifting22.010.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.030.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 20249
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO36 9QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodhall Drive
    Total29
    Shoplifting25
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blackpan Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sunnyhill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Whitecross Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Scotchell'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1