CHURSTON DRIVE, SM4 4JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4JD

CHURSTON DRIVE, SM4 4JD, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4JD 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 4JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4JD, encompassing approximately 3489 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM4 4JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

CHURSTON DRIVE, SM4 4JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.45266.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-66.67%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.5920.00%
Vehicle crime31.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.0166.67%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Public order11.150.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43100.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-85.71%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.2933.33%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Derwent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Eastway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1