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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4LF

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4LF, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4LF, encompassing approximately 2801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkview Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alpha Place with total crimes: 3

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.210.00%
Robbery42.140.00%
Burglary31.430.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences77.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.50100.00%
Drugs32.14200.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.28200.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.85-27.27%
Burglary52.860.00%
Vehicle crime51.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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 offences117.1410.00%
Other theft33.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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 offences108.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.570.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkview Crescent
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Stanton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Merrilands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1