MERLIN GARDENS, SO30 4UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO30 4UA

MERLIN GARDENS, SO30 4UA, Eastleigh has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This SO30 4UA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO30 postcode area, which has experienced 131 crimes and a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO30 4UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO30 4UA, encompassing approximately 1149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SO30 4UA area, explore the SO30 4UA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SO30 4UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Goodalls Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Taplin Drive with total crimes: 4

MERLIN GARDENS, SO30 4UA 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.66-28.57%
Shoplifting44.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.530.00%
Shoplifting46.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-25.00%
Public order12.61-83.33%
Burglary10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.5016.67%
Public order66.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Shoplifting33.48-62.50%
Other theft12.610.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.96-50.00%
Public order25.22100.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.0171.43%
Anti-social behaviour410.440.00%
Shoplifting43.48100.00%
Public order13.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.4440.00%
Drugs36.09200.00%
Shoplifting22.61-88.24%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.1130.77%
Violence and sexual offences514.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1323.5062.50%
Violence and sexual offences711.310.00%
Public order26.090.00%
Burglary11.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.96250.00%
Burglary26.09100.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.31-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences25.22-50.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1119.14175.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.57-42.86%
Burglary33.48200.00%
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-50.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.790.00%
Shoplifting46.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 202417
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO30 4UA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Goodalls Lane
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Taplin Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Watts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ratcliffe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wildern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pudbrooke Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wildern Lane
    Total1
    Public order1