BORDESLEY ROAD, SM4 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5LT

BORDESLEY ROAD, SM4 5LT, Merton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5LT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM4 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM4 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5LT, encompassing approximately 6008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM4 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Central Road with total crimes: 4

BORDESLEY ROAD, SM4 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour136.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.161000.00%
Public order41.83300.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
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 order10.33-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.82-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.5016.67%
Other theft72.33600.00%
Shoplifting51.17-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.83-50.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
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 offences1710.6541.67%
Shoplifting132.8344.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.160.00%
Vehicle crime82.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order40.67-42.86%
Robbery40.67100.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.00-36.84%
Shoplifting92.0028.57%
Public order71.5075.00%
Vehicle crime41.17300.00%
Other theft40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6733.33%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6535.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.169.09%
Shoplifting72.0016.67%
Public order41.17300.00%
Bicycle theft30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
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 offences149.49-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.33-15.38%
Vehicle crime71.83133.33%
Shoplifting61.17-50.00%
Other theft51.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Other crime30.50-25.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1526.32%
Anti-social behaviour133.998.33%
Shoplifting122.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Other crime40.67300.00%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-60.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.160.00%
Shoplifting92.000.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202414
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313
August 202312

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 202415
January 202417
December 202312
November 202319
October 202314
September 202324
August 202319

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312
August 20239

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Crown Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Central Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Morden Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Links Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hatherleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Morden South (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Birchwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Burnham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bayham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Abbotsbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1