SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4BP

SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BP, Merton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.89 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4BP, encompassing approximately 3859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Camborne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 2

SHALDON DRIVE, SM4 4BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.89250.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8133.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 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 offences32.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.07100.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson42.5933.33%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.55-42.86%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.410.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Eastway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1