STONECOT HILL, SM3 9HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 9HQ

STONECOT HILL, SM3 9HQ, Merton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This SM3 9HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM3 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM3 9HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 9HQ, encompassing approximately 2998 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

SM3 9HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Trafalgar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunster Avenue with total crimes: 2

STONECOT HILL, SM3 9HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-63.64%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.00266.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.670.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 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 offences53.670.00%
Public order31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.67-64.29%
Burglary31.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0075.00%
Other theft34.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3414.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.670.00%
Bicycle theft31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Burglary10.67-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM3 9HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimpton Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1