MERRYDOWN LANE, RG24 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG24 8LU

MERRYDOWN LANE, RG24 8LU, Basingstoke and Deane has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population. This RG24 8LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG24 postcode area, which has experienced 260 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG24 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG24 8LU, encompassing approximately 2871 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG24 8LU area, explore the RG24 8LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG24 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richards Field with total crimes: 5
  • Ashfield with total crimes: 1
  • Catkin Close with total crimes: 1

MERRYDOWN LANE, RG24 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.18400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-70.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.62100.00%
Other theft33.48200.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In July 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 offences53.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4860.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.740.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.44-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8760.00%
Other theft42.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 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 offences53.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.440.00%
Other theft12.090.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.18150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7450.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG24 8LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Richards Field
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Catkin Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nursery Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sorrell'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Puttenham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Coppice Pale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Thornhill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1