DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4RH

DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RH, Merton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4RH 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 4RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4RH, encompassing approximately 2940 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 4RH area, explore the SM4 4RH 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 (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SM4 4RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haslam Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Stonecot Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 2

DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RH 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.44300.00%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.380.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.800.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-50.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.80125.00%
Vehicle crime33.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.100.00%
Bicycle theft32.040.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 4RH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wolsey Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodstock Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Elm Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Midway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1