MERRIEMEADE CLOSE, SO45 4PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO45 4PZ

MERRIEMEADE CLOSE, SO45 4PZ, New Forest has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This SO45 4PZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO45 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO45 4PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO45 4PZ, encompassing approximately 2128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SO45 4PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Villiers Road with total crimes: 2
  • Montague Court with total crimes: 1

MERRIEMEADE CLOSE, SO45 4PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5850.00%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1725.00%
Other theft32.350.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.700.00%
Shoplifting31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-33.33%
Public order11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0520.00%
Shoplifting22.820.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64500.00%
Other theft32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.760.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.29-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1716.67%
Robbery13.290.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.82200.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO45 4PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Villiers Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Montague Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Broadleaf Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Oak Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crete Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Monks Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1