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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4NX

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4NX, Merton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4NX 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 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4NX, encompassing approximately 2929 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 4NX area, explore the SM4 4NX 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 (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4NX 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 4NX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.17700.00%
Vehicle crime52.73400.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 arson22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-66.67%

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 behaviour53.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-25.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 crime22.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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 offences64.10-25.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20244
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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 4NX 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. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rosebery Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1