MERRILL CLOSE, WS6 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS6 7BQ

MERRILL CLOSE, WS6 7BQ, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.63 per 1,000 population. This WS6 7BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS6 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS6 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS6 7BQ, encompassing approximately 2453 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS6 7BQ area, explore the WS6 7BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS6 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Falls Close with total crimes: 1
  • Collier Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fairview Close with total crimes: 1

MERRILL CLOSE, WS6 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences31.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-14.29%
Public order22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.89600.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.04-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-85.71%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.080.00%
Public order22.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS6 7BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Falls Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Collier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mount Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1