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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5LW

BORDESLEY ROAD, SM4 5LW, Merton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5LW, encompassing approximately 6053 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 5LW area, explore the SM4 5LW 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 (-40.00% decrease)

SM4 5LW 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

BORDESLEY ROAD, SM4 5LW 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 behaviour178.5930.77%
Vehicle crime72.81600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.16-40.00%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Shoplifting40.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Other theft30.50200.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.15900.00%
Public order41.65300.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
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 offences10.17-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.75-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour132.648.33%
Other theft72.15600.00%
Shoplifting51.16-61.54%
Robbery40.83-20.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-62.50%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5675.00%
Shoplifting133.4744.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.150.00%
Vehicle crime81.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3225.00%
Robbery50.83150.00%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Other theft10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

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 behaviour129.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.98-36.84%
Shoplifting91.9828.57%
Public order71.4975.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Other theft40.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6633.33%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
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 offences199.9126.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.140.00%
Shoplifting71.9816.67%
Bicycle theft51.16400.00%
Public order40.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
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 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.480.00%
Vehicle crime71.980.00%
Shoplifting61.160.00%
Other theft50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
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 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
May 20241
April 202416
January 202421
December 202312
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 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 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5LW 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. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1