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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4EB

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4EB, Merton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4EB 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 4EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4EB, encompassing approximately 3357 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SM4 4EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
  • Arundel Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 2

HILLCROSS AVENUE, SM4 4EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-50.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 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 crime32.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1725.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0616.67%
Burglary32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westcroft Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1