MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO8 9LY

MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9LY, East Hampshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This PO8 9LY 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 9LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 9LY, encompassing approximately 2168 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO8 9LY area, explore the PO8 9LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO8 9LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Murray Road with total crimes: 3
  • Five Heads Road with total crimes: 2

MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9LY 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.68-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.310.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84300.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3033.33%
Public order23.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-87.50%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson811.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.690.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.380.00%
Burglary42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-33.33%
Public order20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.30-22.22%
Public order53.230.00%
Possession of weapons22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.300.00%
Other theft24.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.15125.00%
Shoplifting44.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.61-33.33%
Burglary21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-71.43%
Other theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.460.00%
Public order53.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Murray Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Five Heads Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Napier Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowes-Lyon Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merchistoun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cunningham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1