LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4NU

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4NU, Merton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4NU 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 4NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4NU, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4NU 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

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4NU 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 offences87.400.00%
Vehicle crime43.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 behaviour54.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-25.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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 offences32.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-28.57%
Other theft21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 4NU 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. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1