MERLIN CLOSE, PO8 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO8 9AZ

MERLIN CLOSE, PO8 9AZ, Havant has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This PO8 9AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO8 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO8 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 9AZ, encompassing approximately 3668 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

PO8 9AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dove Close with total crimes: 6
  • Grebe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Blackbird Close with total crimes: 3

MERLIN CLOSE, PO8 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.9914.29%
Criminal damage and arson76.5475.00%
Vehicle crime61.91-14.29%
Public order21.64-66.67%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.540.00%
Vehicle crime75.72250.00%
Public order61.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64300.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.63-22.22%
Public order65.7220.00%
Burglary31.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.363.85%
Anti-social behaviour57.36150.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.5423.81%
Public order57.0966.67%
Burglary41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.8150.00%
Public order35.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.09-41.67%
Public order33.820.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.4520.00%
Other theft66.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64200.00%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3617.65%
Public order45.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Possession of weapons31.09200.00%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.00-26.09%
Other theft44.63-20.00%
Public order41.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.18-14.81%
Other theft56.27150.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-85.71%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.5442.11%
Criminal damage and arson77.3616.67%
Burglary41.910.00%
Public order41.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.180.00%
Public order51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202421
June 202427
May 202426
April 202421
March 202414
February 202424
January 202420
December 202317
November 202323
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO8 9AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dove Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Grebe Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Blackbird Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Fulmer Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Magpie Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hudson Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Curlew Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bunting Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Chaffinch Green
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linnet Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baker Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Renown Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shelley Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Eagle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Thrush Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Swinburn Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Coleridge Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sparrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kite Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hobby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Partridge Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1