SM4 4SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4SF

SM4 4SF, Merton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4SF 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 4SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4SF, encompassing approximately 2276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SM4 4SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

SM4 4SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.59400.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.59200.00%
Public order22.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 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
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20233

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 1 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

A total of 3 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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
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 4SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Epsom Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wolsey Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodstock Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Rustington Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Elm Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Midway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holne Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1