Overview of Crime in SM4 4EE
SM4 4EE, Merton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4EE 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 4EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4EE, encompassing approximately 3728 residents.
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Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
- Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
- Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
- Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
SM4 4EE Crime Hotspots The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
- Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
- Hillside Close with total crimes: 2
- Arundel Avenue with total crimes: 2
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 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.49 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.68 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.07 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.68 | 400.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.34 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 3.49 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.07 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 4.02 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.34 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.07 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
Crime by Type
A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
Crime by Location in September 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 4EE postcode area is presented below.
- 1. Woodland Way
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
- 2. Hillside Close
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
- 3. Arundel Avenue
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 4. Westcroft Gardens
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 5. Shaldon Drive
- 6. Hillcross Avenue
- 7. Northernhay Walk
- 8. Leamington Avenue
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |