MERCER WAY, SO51 7PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO51 7PN

MERCER WAY, SO51 7PN, Test Valley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This SO51 7PN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SO51 postcode area, which has experienced 98 crimes and a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SO51 7PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SO51 7PN, encompassing approximately 2286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SO51 7PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Smith'S Field with total crimes: 1
  • Cupernham Lane with total crimes: 1

MERCER WAY, SO51 7PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.25-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3160.00%
Vehicle crime43.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1225.00%
Vehicle crime32.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.87-66.67%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9433.33%
Burglary11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.31-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.620.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO51 7PN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Smith'S Field
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cupernham Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Neville Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lawrence Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Grayling Mead
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Romsey (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brick Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hayter Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1