GARTH ROAD, SM4 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4JY

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4JY, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.88 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4JY 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 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4JY, encompassing approximately 2188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM4 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Trafalgar Avenue with total crimes: 2

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.88-13.33%
Vehicle crime45.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.91275.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.480.00%
Drugs22.280.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In April 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 offences45.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-66.67%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.28-62.50%
Public order31.37200.00%
Other theft11.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime811.42166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.66-60.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.7187.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.830.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.660.00%
Vehicle crime32.280.00%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stanton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimpton Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beechmore Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1