MERLIN WAY, ST7 4YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST7 4YL

MERLIN WAY, ST7 4YL, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This ST7 4YL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST7 postcode area, which has experienced 196 crimes and a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST7 4YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST7 4YL, encompassing approximately 1539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST7 4YL area, explore the ST7 4YL 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST7 4YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Court with total crimes: 3
  • Wild Goose Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Pennyfields Road with total crimes: 2

MERLIN WAY, ST7 4YL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.550.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.250.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.550.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.90-33.33%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In October 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 offences34.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Public order21.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST7 4YL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meadow Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wild Goose Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennyfields Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bullocks House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ferndale Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Agora Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lapwing Road
    Total1
    Public order1