CROWN LANE, SM4 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5BY

CROWN LANE, SM4 5BY, Merton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.49 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5BY, encompassing approximately 3601 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SM4 5BY 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

CROWN LANE, SM4 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2117.4916.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.83-43.75%
Other theft62.50500.00%
Shoplifting61.6720.00%
Public order61.670.00%
Vehicle crime51.67150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.001500.00%
Public order64.44500.00%
Shoplifting51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%

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 person63.05-33.33%
Other theft21.67-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-80.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.89900.00%
Other theft92.78800.00%
Theft from the person92.50350.00%
Shoplifting62.500.00%
Public order51.670.00%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%

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 arson21.67-71.43%
Theft from the person20.56-60.00%
Other theft10.56-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-95.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2224.71214.29%
Violence and sexual offences206.1181.82%
Anti-social behaviour135.55-31.58%
Public order73.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.94133.33%
Robbery51.9466.67%
Other theft51.39-61.54%
Theft from the person51.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.39-20.00%
Drugs11.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1921.940.00%
Other theft135.28116.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.61-31.25%
Shoplifting73.05-53.33%
Theft from the person71.94-30.00%
Public order61.94200.00%
Vehicle crime51.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-66.67%
Robbery30.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1924.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.2823.08%
Shoplifting154.44400.00%
Theft from the person104.1642.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.78200.00%
Other theft62.50-25.00%
Burglary31.67200.00%
Bicycle theft30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-57.14%
Robbery30.830.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.280.00%
Other theft83.610.00%
Vehicle crime72.220.00%
Theft from the person71.940.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202420
December 202311
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202414
January 202413
December 202319
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 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 20237

A total of 10 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
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5BY 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. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harland Close
    Total1
    Public order1