LINKS AVENUE, SM4 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5AA

LINKS AVENUE, SM4 5AA, Merton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5AA 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 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5AA, encompassing approximately 3782 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 5AA area, explore the SM4 5AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SM4 5AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morden Court with total crimes: 9
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Windermere Avenue with total crimes: 9

LINKS AVENUE, SM4 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.6312.50%
Vehicle crime64.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-55.56%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.23800.00%
Public order42.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.4630.00%
Theft from the person43.440.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-71.43%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 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 offences148.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.70-37.50%
Public order32.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.43-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences84.23-46.67%
Other theft62.11500.00%
Shoplifting51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.4925.00%
Shoplifting53.97400.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06100.00%
Bicycle theft31.06200.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.490.00%
Vehicle crime63.170.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
May 20241
April 20244
January 202414
December 20238
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morden Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Crown Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windermere Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Martin Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Poplar Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1