BAYHAM ROAD, SM4 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5JH

BAYHAM ROAD, SM4 5JH, Merton has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.43 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5JH, encompassing approximately 4503 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SM4 5JH 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

BAYHAM ROAD, SM4 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2016.4342.86%
Violence and sexual offences164.4423.08%
Vehicle crime83.55700.00%
Shoplifting61.7820.00%
Public order61.33100.00%
Other theft51.33150.00%
Drugs41.11300.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.11-40.91%
Shoplifting52.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Other theft20.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-85.71%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.2110.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.890.00%
Other theft83.11300.00%
Vehicle crime71.78-30.00%
Shoplifting61.55-76.00%
Robbery41.33-55.56%
Theft from the person40.89300.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.5517.65%
Anti-social behaviour144.447.69%
Vehicle crime103.11400.00%
Robbery92.22125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-14.29%
Public order41.33-55.56%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.780.00%
Shoplifting102.89-37.50%
Public order92.22350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.00250.00%
Other theft51.5525.00%
Robbery41.11100.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.880.00%
Shoplifting163.78128.57%
Anti-social behaviour133.5518.18%
Bicycle theft62.89500.00%
Other theft41.33-33.33%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Public order20.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.780.00%
Vehicle crime72.440.00%
Shoplifting71.550.00%
Other theft61.550.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202422
January 202420
December 202317
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 202425
December 202310
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 5JH 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. Morden Road
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1