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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4NE

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4NE, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4NE 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 4NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4NE, encompassing approximately 2659 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4NE 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
  • Garth Close with total crimes: 2

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Robbery41.880.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.380.00%
Public order21.88100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
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 offences99.0228.57%
Other theft33.380.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8916.67%
Vehicle crime32.6350.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkview Crescent
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosebery Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Merrilands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1