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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4BZ

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BZ, Merton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3822 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM4 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 3

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57300.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.4025.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0533.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.350.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 4BZ 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. Derwent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1