SM4 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4AS

SM4 4AS, Merton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.77 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4AS, encompassing approximately 656 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 4AS area, explore the SM4 4AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Robbery: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkview Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Rosebery Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lewiston Close with total crimes: 1

SM4 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery516.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.62100.00%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-75.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.10-66.67%
Other theft11.520.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences37.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.570.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary533.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.62-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson47.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.100.00%
Public order24.570.00%
Theft from the person13.050.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.670.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.100.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Burglary11.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary321.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.570.00%
Drugs23.050.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Bicycle theft13.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkview Crescent
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Rosebery Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lewiston Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1