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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5HQ

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5HQ, Merton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5HQ, encompassing approximately 4660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM4 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morden Court with total crimes: 9
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, SM4 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.379.09%
Violence and sexual offences72.5740.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36400.00%
Public order41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 order10.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.21-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.66-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.7910.00%
Shoplifting52.36-37.50%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.22-9.09%
Shoplifting82.15700.00%
Vehicle crime51.72150.00%
Public order21.07-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.8010.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.36-43.75%
Other theft71.93600.00%
Public order41.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8023.08%
Anti-social behaviour103.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.790.00%
Vehicle crime72.150.00%
Other crime31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
May 20241
April 202413
January 202415
December 20239
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morden Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Crown Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1