LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4SS

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4SS, Merton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4SS, encompassing approximately 4018 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM4 4SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Road with total crimes: 3

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.97250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.74600.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.2325.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0033.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 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 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20234

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Derwent Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lower Morden Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Camborne Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rosebery Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Carlingford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Churston Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Essex Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1