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

Overview of Crime in SM4 4SW

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4SW, Merton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.06 per 1,000 population. This SM4 4SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM4 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM4 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 4SW, encompassing approximately 3395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Morden Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

LOWER MORDEN LANE, SM4 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour52.060.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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 crime22.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 crime31.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

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 behaviour21.77100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences72.95250.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237
September 20232

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 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Morden Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Wolsey Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1