LYNMOUTH AVENUE, SM4 4RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4RR

LYNMOUTH AVENUE, SM4 4RR, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4RR 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 4RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4RR, encompassing approximately 2973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alpha Place with total crimes: 3

LYNMOUTH AVENUE, SM4 4RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.74-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour64.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Robbery10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.10225.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Public order31.68200.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 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 offences44.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7140.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.73500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.02-64.29%
Burglary31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.07100.00%
Other theft34.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-57.14%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.350.00%
Bicycle theft32.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stanton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lynmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1