MERLE CLOSE, TA6 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 5LS

MERLE CLOSE, TA6 5LS, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This TA6 5LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA6 postcode area, which has experienced 680 crimes and a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA6 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 5LS, encompassing approximately 3559 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA6 5LS area, explore the TA6 5LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

TA6 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Cornborough Place with total crimes: 2

MERLE CLOSE, TA6 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.24-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour93.6528.57%
Public order72.53-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.97300.00%
Burglary31.12-40.00%
Other crime10.84-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.29-8.33%
Public order96.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.53-12.50%
Burglary51.97400.00%
Other crime41.400.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.05-20.00%
Public order96.7428.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.53-11.11%
Other theft42.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.70-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour98.4328.57%
Public order72.530.00%
Burglary61.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.7378.95%
Anti-social behaviour79.55-30.00%
Public order71.9740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-33.33%
Shoplifting31.12200.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.92-54.76%
Anti-social behaviour105.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.81-60.00%
Public order51.6966.67%
Robbery21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.6623.53%
Criminal damage and arson1511.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.21-28.57%
Public order31.4050.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.57142.86%
Anti-social behaviour79.5516.67%
Other theft41.9733.33%
Other crime31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.55-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.93500.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.9230.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.30-11.11%
Public order42.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.62350.00%
Public order42.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-76.92%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.36-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour135.62160.00%
Burglary23.65100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.300.00%
Public order51.400.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202424
June 202430
May 202434
April 202419
March 202442
February 202434
January 202414
December 202326
November 202320
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 202415
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA6 5LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cornborough Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Devonshire Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Merle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gordon Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mariners Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. St John Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Liberty Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gooch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bridgwater
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leeward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moonraker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clipper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A372
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Loxleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Peploe Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Mandarin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Teal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Prices Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Barclay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1