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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4RW

DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RW, Merton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4RW 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 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4RW, encompassing approximately 3028 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Trafalgar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunster Avenue with total crimes: 2

DUDLEY DRIVE, SM4 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.60-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.23366.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.280.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-50.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.30-33.33%
Public order31.98200.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime72.97250.00%
Burglary32.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-25.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.56150.00%
Other theft44.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-20.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Bicycle theft31.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
April 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
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
December 20231

A total of 10 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
December 20231
November 20232
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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Cleveland Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1