ESSEX CLOSE, SM4 4NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4NP

ESSEX CLOSE, SM4 4NP, Merton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4NP 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 4NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4NP, encompassing approximately 3302 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Alpha Place with total crimes: 3
  • Garth Close with total crimes: 2

ESSEX CLOSE, SM4 4NP 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.75400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.82-80.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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 offences106.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 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 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 4NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1