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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4LZ

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4LZ, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4LZ 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 4LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4LZ, encompassing approximately 2644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4LZ 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 4LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1010.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.7850.00%
Robbery42.270.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
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 offences99.0712.50%
Other theft33.40200.00%
Burglary31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.180.00%
Vehicle crime43.02300.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.920.00%
Other theft23.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
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 offences89.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.02200.00%
Other theft22.27-50.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.940.00%
Other theft42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 4LZ 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. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dorchester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Merrilands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1