SALCOMBE DRIVE, SM4 4LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4LD

SALCOMBE DRIVE, SM4 4LD, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4LD 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 4LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4LD, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM4 4LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alpha Place with total crimes: 3
  • Trafalgar Avenue with total crimes: 2

SALCOMBE DRIVE, SM4 4LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences85.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-16.67%
Public order21.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.8550.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences43.39-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9316.67%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-80.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54-45.45%
Burglary51.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8510.00%
Other theft33.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1