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

Overview of Crime in PO8 9NQ

MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9NQ, East Hampshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This PO8 9NQ 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 9NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO8 9NQ, encompassing approximately 3067 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

PO8 9NQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

MERCHISTOUN ROAD, PO8 9NQ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.59-54.55%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.13-15.38%
Burglary43.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other crime41.30300.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.15116.67%
Public order34.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2420.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Public order20.65100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.59-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 offences118.4822.22%
Shoplifting53.5966.67%
Possession of weapons31.630.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 offences94.8912.50%
Shoplifting32.93200.00%
Burglary20.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1714.29%
Burglary52.6166.67%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

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 offences75.2216.67%
Burglary32.28-25.00%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences64.89100.00%
Burglary41.96300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.28-40.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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