EASTWAY, SM4 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4HW

EASTWAY, SM4 4HW, Merton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4HW, encompassing approximately 3224 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 4HW area, explore the SM4 4HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SM4 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Mary Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Camborne Road with total crimes: 2

EASTWAY, SM4 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.1750.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 arson44.0333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.86-28.57%
Drugs11.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.1720.00%
Vehicle crime21.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences65.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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 20243
August 20244
January 20242
December 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillside Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Eastway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1