SM4 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5HE

SM4 5HE, Merton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5HE, encompassing approximately 2397 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM4 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Redclose Avenue with total crimes: 2

SM4 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.170.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-66.67%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.09500.00%
Other theft42.500.00%
Robbery31.670.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 order10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5050.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.50100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.84166.67%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-25.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
May 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
December 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1