MERLIN CLOSE, ST14 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST14 8BZ

MERLIN CLOSE, ST14 8BZ, East Staffordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This ST14 8BZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST14 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST14 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST14 8BZ, encompassing approximately 1724 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST14 8BZ area, explore the ST14 8BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST14 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • George Elliott Close with total crimes: 2
  • Swift Close with total crimes: 2

MERLIN CLOSE, ST14 8BZ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%

In August 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 offences49.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.32200.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 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 offences21.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.80100.00%
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 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 offences22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.48-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-71.43%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.28250.00%
Public order44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32100.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-33.33%
Drugs11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST14 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. George Elliott Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swift Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bunting Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bank Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Serin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brambling Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Silver Birch Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Heron Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bridge Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Churchill Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1