MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4AJ

MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AJ, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4AJ, encompassing approximately 2972 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SM4 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haynt Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 3

MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06500.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.41900.00%
Other theft43.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-71.43%
Robbery10.670.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.35150.00%
Burglary11.68-83.33%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-83.33%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences107.7466.67%
Vehicle crime43.3633.33%
Other theft31.350.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.050.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20231
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haynt Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Westcroft Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monkleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1