GREENWOOD CLOSE, SM4 4HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4HZ

GREENWOOD CLOSE, SM4 4HZ, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4HZ 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 4HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4HZ, encompassing approximately 3564 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Hillside Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 2

GREENWOOD CLOSE, SM4 4HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 crime75.05250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.24300.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.33500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.6866.67%
Burglary31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%

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 offences31.40-57.14%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

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 offences76.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 4HZ postcode area is presented below.

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