SM4 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4AP

SM4 4AP, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4AP, encompassing approximately 2886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkview Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alpha Place with total crimes: 3

SM4 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.1225.00%
Robbery41.730.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9712.50%
Other theft33.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.580.00%
Vehicle crime42.77300.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.50-11.11%
Other theft22.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.120.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkview Crescent
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Stanton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Merrilands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1