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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5HP

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5HP, Merton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5HP, encompassing approximately 4334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SM4 5HP 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 5HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.8410.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.08-35.29%
Public order82.5433.33%
Vehicle crime71.85250.00%
Other theft61.62500.00%
Shoplifting61.3820.00%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.611600.00%
Public order63.92500.00%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 arson11.150.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-50.00%

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 person62.54-33.33%
Other theft21.38-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-90.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.231900.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.610.00%
Other theft93.23800.00%
Theft from the person92.08350.00%
Vehicle crime72.080.00%
Shoplifting61.620.00%
Public order51.380.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%

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 arson21.38-71.43%
Theft from the person20.46-60.00%
Other theft10.46-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.8480.00%
Shoplifting226.23214.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.08-36.84%
Public order72.770.00%
Robbery71.62133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.6240.00%
Vehicle crime61.6220.00%
Other theft51.38-64.29%
Theft from the person51.15-28.57%
Drugs11.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1920.53-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.38-16.67%
Other theft143.46133.33%
Public order73.23600.00%
Shoplifting71.62-53.33%
Theft from the person71.62-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-28.57%
Drugs31.150.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour2021.00-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences184.6112.50%
Shoplifting154.15400.00%
Theft from the person103.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3175.00%
Other theft61.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.38400.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-57.14%
Robbery30.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.850.00%
Other theft83.690.00%
Theft from the person81.850.00%
Vehicle crime71.850.00%
Public order61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20241
January 202427
December 202315
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202414
January 202412
December 202319
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 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

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 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 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

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5HP 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. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Martin Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Poplar Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harland Close
    Total1
    Public order1