CARDINAL AVENUE, SM4 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 4ST

CARDINAL AVENUE, SM4 4ST, Merton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4ST, encompassing approximately 3732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Lower Morden Lane with total crimes: 1

CARDINAL AVENUE, SM4 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.210.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.680.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 4ST postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Wolsey Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lower Morden Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Aragon Place
    Total1
    Public order1