MERTON AVENUE, SN2 7PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN2 7PY

MERTON AVENUE, SN2 7PY, Swindon has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This SN2 7PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN2 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN2 7PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN2 7PY, encompassing approximately 3784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SN2 7PY area, explore the SN2 7PY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SN2 7PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4311 with total crimes: 4
  • Jutland Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Cricklade Road with total crimes: 2

MERTON AVENUE, SN2 7PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-46.15%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-80.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7244.44%
Anti-social behaviour103.4425.00%
Public order42.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3412.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.38300.00%
Vehicle crime22.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.34-27.27%
Public order72.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.87-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9166.67%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6642.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.61-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour63.70500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.34533.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.020.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.08-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2810.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-50.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.61-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.64100.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-92.31%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.980.00%
Shoplifting133.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202420
March 202414
February 202419
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN2 7PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4311
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Jutland Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cricklade Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Merton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somerford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rockdown Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bremhill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beechcroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1