MERLIN WAY, SN3 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SN3 5BH

MERLIN WAY, SN3 5BH, Swindon has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.76 per 1,000 population. This SN3 5BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SN3 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SN3 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SN3 5BH, encompassing approximately 2175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SN3 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peregrine Close with total crimes: 1
  • Merlin Way with total crimes: 1
  • Finchdale with total crimes: 1

MERLIN WAY, SN3 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.220.00%
Public order12.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7650.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.46-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SN3 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peregrine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Merlin Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Finchdale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swanbrook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Buntings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yellowhammer Close
    Total1
    Other theft1