BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, SM4 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5LA

BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, SM4 5LA, Merton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5LA, encompassing approximately 5893 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

SM4 5LA 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

BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, SM4 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.3130.77%
Vehicle crime72.88600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.19-45.45%
Shoplifting41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Other theft30.51200.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.211000.00%
Public order41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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 order10.34-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-92.86%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.50-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour132.3818.18%
Other theft72.210.00%
Shoplifting51.19-61.54%
Robbery40.850.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-62.50%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0141.67%
Shoplifting132.8844.44%
Anti-social behaviour112.21-8.33%
Vehicle crime81.87100.00%
Robbery41.36100.00%
Public order30.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.35-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour122.049.09%
Shoplifting92.0428.57%
Other theft61.53500.00%
Public order61.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0266.67%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6735.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.220.00%
Shoplifting71.8716.67%
Public order41.19300.00%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5150.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.380.00%
Vehicle crime71.870.00%
Shoplifting61.190.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
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 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
May 20241
April 202414
January 202417
December 202312
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202413
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5LA 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1