WYDELL CLOSE, SM4 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4NS

WYDELL CLOSE, SM4 4NS, Merton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4NS, encompassing approximately 2999 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 4NS area, explore the SM4 4NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SM4 4NS area, visit the SM4 4NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM4 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 3

WYDELL CLOSE, SM4 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences86.67700.00%
Vehicle crime42.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-40.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.00-33.33%
Other theft22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 4NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Derwent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Garth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosebery Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1