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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4JQ

CHURSTON DRIVE, SM4 4JQ, Merton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4JQ, encompassing approximately 3200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Hill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 3

CHURSTON DRIVE, SM4 4JQ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.25166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.5025.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.37300.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.81-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 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
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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 4JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cannon Hill Lane
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Derwent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Thurleston Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaldon Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hillcross Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Northernhay Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Eastway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1