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

Overview of Crime in PO8 9NF

MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9NF, East Hampshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This PO8 9NF 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 9NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 9NF, encompassing approximately 2874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO8 9NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murray Road with total crimes: 3
  • Napier Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bowes-Lyon Court with total crimes: 2

MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.87-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.440.00%
Burglary44.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Other crime41.39100.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.35100.00%
Other crime24.180.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

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 offences65.220.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%

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 offences64.87-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7422.22%
Shoplifting53.8366.67%
Public order41.740.00%
Possession of weapons31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.260.00%
Shoplifting33.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0028.57%
Vehicle crime43.130.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.220.00%
Burglary32.4450.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91250.00%
Burglary22.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.44-66.67%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20231
September 20232

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Murray Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Napier Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bowes-Lyon Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Merchistoun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cunningham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Catherine Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Briarfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1