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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4RN

DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RN, Merton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4RN 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 4RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4RN, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 4RN area, explore the SM4 4RN 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 (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafalgar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunster Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Haslam Avenue with total crimes: 2

DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RN 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7760.00%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.7520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.490.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.58-30.00%
Public order22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6511.11%
Vehicle crime52.98400.00%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Public order10.60-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6580.00%
Public order62.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.180.00%
Bicycle theft41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

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
August 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
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 4RN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1