MERCIA DRIVE, TF1 6YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF1 6YJ

MERCIA DRIVE, TF1 6YJ, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This TF1 6YJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF1 postcode area, which has experienced 329 crimes and a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF1 6YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF1 6YJ, encompassing approximately 1978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TF1 6YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Court with total crimes: 5
  • Acacia Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Mercia Drive with total crimes: 1

MERCIA DRIVE, TF1 6YJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.06200.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour24.55-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.58-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.5450.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.58800.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.51-80.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences57.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5550.00%
Other crime23.030.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5433.33%
Other theft22.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5250.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-77.78%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5680.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.55150.00%
Other theft22.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.540.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF1 6YJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Epsom Court
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Acacia Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mercia Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Catterick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dalby Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leicester Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1