SM4 4AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4AD

SM4 4AD, Merton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM4 postcode area, which has experienced 237 crimes and a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM4 4AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4AD, encompassing approximately 3379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SM4 4AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Camborne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 2

SM4 4AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.03250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.0750.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-71.43%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.51600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.78-42.86%
Drugs11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 4AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Eastway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1