MARTIN WAY, SM4 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5AH

MARTIN WAY, SM4 5AH, Merton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5AH, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5AH 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

MARTIN WAY, SM4 5AH 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 behaviour1812.355.88%
Vehicle crime65.56200.00%
Other theft41.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.25700.00%
Public order42.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.31-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person63.40-25.00%
Other theft21.85-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-60.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.350.00%
Theft from the person84.32300.00%
Other theft62.47500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.85400.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.85-66.67%
Theft from the person20.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-93.75%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.82128.57%
Anti-social behaviour94.94-43.75%
Other theft62.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85100.00%
Public order51.850.00%
Theft from the person41.54-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.23-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.29-5.88%
Other theft104.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.09-41.67%
Theft from the person72.16-30.00%
Public order52.16150.00%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-62.50%
Burglary30.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.2571.43%
Theft from the person103.7042.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.09300.00%
Other theft42.4733.33%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.250.00%
Theft from the person72.160.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202416
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5AH 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. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1