SM4 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4LX

SM4 4LX, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4LX, encompassing approximately 3767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkview Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Alpha Place with total crimes: 3
  • Dunster Avenue with total crimes: 2

SM4 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.1125.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.33-28.57%
Robbery41.330.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences85.840.00%
Other theft32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.510.00%
Burglary42.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.72-11.11%
Other theft22.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences96.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.390.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20232
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

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 1.60 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parkview Crescent
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1