MARTIN GROVE, SM4 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5AJ

MARTIN GROVE, SM4 5AJ, Merton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5AJ, encompassing approximately 3176 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Way with total crimes: 3
  • Arundel Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • South Merton with total crimes: 1

MARTIN GROVE, SM4 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.260.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.8333.33%
Other theft21.26-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-88.89%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8350.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-42.86%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.20150.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.350.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Martin Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Poplar Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1