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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5AZ

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5AZ, Merton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.49 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5AZ 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 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5AZ, encompassing approximately 3256 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SM4 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Morden Court with total crimes: 9
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 9

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.4920.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.37-38.89%
Public order83.3833.33%
Other theft62.46500.00%
Shoplifting61.8420.00%
Vehicle crime41.84100.00%
Drugs31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2018.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.141700.00%
Public order65.53500.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
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 person63.38-33.33%
Other theft21.84-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-89.47%
Public order10.61-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.951800.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.830.00%
Other theft94.61800.00%
Theft from the person92.76350.00%
Vehicle crime62.760.00%
Shoplifting61.840.00%
Public order51.840.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%

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 arson21.84-71.43%
Theft from the person20.61-60.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.8633.33%
Shoplifting227.37214.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.76-42.86%
Public order73.680.00%
Robbery72.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.1540.00%
Other theft52.15-64.29%
Theft from the person51.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.54-20.00%
Drugs11.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2128.865.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.4528.57%
Other theft145.53133.33%
Public order74.30600.00%
Shoplifting72.15-53.33%
Theft from the person72.15-30.00%
Vehicle crime52.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-37.50%
Drugs31.540.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Bicycle theft10.92-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2027.33-4.76%
Shoplifting156.14400.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.61-6.67%
Theft from the person104.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.07100.00%
Other theft62.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.84400.00%
Vehicle crime41.54-33.33%
Robbery31.230.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.5616.67%
Violence and sexual offences156.45-51.61%
Other theft84.6114.29%
Theft from the person82.46-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.4650.00%
Public order61.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Robbery30.9250.00%
Shoplifting30.92-57.14%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.520.00%
Theft from the person95.530.00%
Other theft72.760.00%
Shoplifting72.150.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202415
January 202412
December 202321
November 202320
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 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 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 202422
December 20237
November 202315
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20241
January 202424
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315
September 202331

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 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 20249
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Morden Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Crown Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windermere Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Morden Road
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Daybrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Poplar Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Wessex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1