SCHOOLGATE DRIVE, SM4 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5DH

SCHOOLGATE DRIVE, SM4 5DH, Merton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5DH, encompassing approximately 6712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SM4 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Central Road with total crimes: 3

SCHOOLGATE DRIVE, SM4 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime125.661100.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.1940.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-90.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.8142.86%
Violence and sexual offences101.49100.00%
Shoplifting51.49-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.74-70.59%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Robbery30.4550.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime177.75466.67%
Shoplifting112.53175.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.89-44.44%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order20.30-50.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6612.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1950.00%
Shoplifting40.89300.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.32-33.33%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.60-33.33%
Public order40.60100.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.700.00%
Vehicle crime91.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.340.00%
Shoplifting60.890.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20245
January 202417
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 202410
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1