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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4NF

GARTH ROAD, SM4 4NF, Merton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4NF 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 4NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4NF, encompassing approximately 2968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

SM4 4NF 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 4NF 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Robbery41.350.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.03-33.33%
Public order31.35200.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0914.29%
Public order32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.37133.33%
Burglary22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.02-70.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20243
October 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
October 20234

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 4NF 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. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pondside Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1