HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4AY

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4AY, Merton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4AY, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM4 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Arundel Avenue with total crimes: 2

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Other theft11.24-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.58900.00%
Other theft33.10200.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-20.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.55400.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8260.00%
Burglary32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westcroft Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1