LEAMINGTON AVENUE, SM4 4DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4DH

LEAMINGTON AVENUE, SM4 4DH, Merton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4DH 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 4DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4DH, encompassing approximately 3862 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 2

LEAMINGTON AVENUE, SM4 4DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.88100.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%

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 offences42.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-62.50%
Burglary10.78-80.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.96-20.00%
Burglary52.07150.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.990.00%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Westcroft Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Monkleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1