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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4BY

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BY, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4BY 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 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4BY, encompassing approximately 3600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM4 4BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Mary Avenue with total crimes: 2

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.89500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67100.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1