CHERRY CLOSE, SM4 4HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4HA

CHERRY CLOSE, SM4 4HA, Merton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4HA 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 4HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4HA, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM4 4HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 2

CHERRY CLOSE, SM4 4HA 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 offences64.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67150.00%
Vehicle crime41.40300.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-25.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-20.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-85.71%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.30600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9566.67%
Burglary31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.40-40.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6725.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Westcroft Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Eastway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Monkleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1