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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4LG

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4LG, Merton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM4 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM4 4LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4LG, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM4 4LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Creston Way with total crimes: 6
  • Salcombe Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dunster Avenue with total crimes: 3

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences87.9514.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.0325.00%
Drugs31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.68-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7128.57%
Other theft33.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.20-12.50%
Burglary52.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.300.00%
Other theft33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.03200.00%
Bicycle theft32.270.00%
Other theft21.14-50.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Creston Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Salcombe Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Dunster Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Carters Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Amenity Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beaver Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Boscombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Conrad Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Drugs1