LONDON ROAD, SM4 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5AN

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5AN, Merton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5AN, encompassing approximately 4348 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5AN 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
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.599.09%
Violence and sexual offences62.7620.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 order10.46-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.1312.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.07-50.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.90180.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.22-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.84150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.5922.22%
Other theft72.53600.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.61-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.517.69%
Anti-social behaviour93.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.990.00%
Vehicle crime72.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 202414
December 20235
November 202314
October 202313

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5AN 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. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Martin Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1