WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4DL

WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DL, Merton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4DL, encompassing approximately 3425 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 3

WESTCROFT GARDENS, SM4 4DL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 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 behaviour52.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.460.00%
Public order20.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences43.21-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75150.00%
Burglary11.46-80.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences86.71-27.27%
Burglary52.34150.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.210.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
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 4DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Westcroft Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Monkleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1