MERLIN CLOSE, ST6 6UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 6UW

MERLIN CLOSE, ST6 6UW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.83 per 1,000 population. This ST6 6UW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST6 postcode area, which has experienced 784 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST6 6UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 6UW, encompassing approximately 1009 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 6UW area, explore the ST6 6UW 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST6 6UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kemnay Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Marshland Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Oakley Place with total crimes: 1

MERLIN CLOSE, ST6 6UW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9550.00%
Public order32.970.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.8925.00%
Public order34.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.98-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.85-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences45.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.960.00%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Public order10.990.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.811000.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime25.940.00%
Public order11.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.93-66.67%
Burglary10.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

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 offences47.92-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.96-50.00%
Burglary12.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.91500.00%
Burglary15.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In February 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 offences510.89400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.950.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.99-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 202411
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 6UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kemnay Avenue
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Marshland Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Oakley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oversley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hareshaw Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1