BUCKFAST ROAD, SM4 5NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5NA

BUCKFAST ROAD, SM4 5NA, Merton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5NA 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 5NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5NA, encompassing approximately 6021 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5NA 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

BUCKFAST ROAD, SM4 5NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.9728.57%
Violence and sexual offences92.99-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.490.00%
Burglary41.16100.00%
Shoplifting40.66100.00%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.147.69%
Violence and sexual offences102.32-41.18%
Public order31.660.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.33-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-71.43%
Robbery10.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1710.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.828.33%
Other theft72.16600.00%
Shoplifting51.16-61.54%
Robbery40.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.66-60.00%
Theft from the person40.660.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.2954.55%
Shoplifting132.8244.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.1620.00%
Vehicle crime101.99233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-16.67%
Robbery50.83150.00%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.13-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour101.83-16.67%
Shoplifting91.6628.57%
Public order71.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16200.00%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6320.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.999.09%
Shoplifting71.990.00%
Bicycle theft51.16400.00%
Public order40.83300.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.49-15.38%
Vehicle crime81.83166.67%
Shoplifting71.33-46.15%
Other theft51.160.00%
Other crime30.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Robbery20.33-33.33%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.150.00%
Shoplifting132.160.00%
Other theft52.160.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Other crime40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 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 20237
September 202313

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 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202417
January 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

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 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 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
September 20233

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 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5NA 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. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Aberconway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1