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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4AW

MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AW, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4AW, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haynt Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 3

MARTIN WAY, SM4 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.06150.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.240.00%
Public order23.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.12-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Public order20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.480.00%
Other theft34.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2383.33%
Vehicle crime84.81166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.49200.00%
Burglary11.31-75.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.86-33.33%
Burglary42.6233.33%
Vehicle crime31.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-75.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.930.00%
Vehicle crime53.490.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haynt Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Westcroft Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Monkleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Innes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Whatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1