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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5NH

BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, SM4 5NH, Merton has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5NH 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 5NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5NH, encompassing approximately 5643 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM4 5NH 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

BIRCHWOOD CLOSE, SM4 5NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.25-26.67%
Shoplifting91.9550.00%
Vehicle crime81.59300.00%
Public order61.42-25.00%
Other theft51.06400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.541400.00%
Public order82.66700.00%
Shoplifting61.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-83.33%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Other theft20.35-81.82%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.771700.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.190.00%
Shoplifting113.010.00%
Other theft111.951000.00%
Theft from the person91.95350.00%
Public order51.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Robbery50.890.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.06-75.00%
Theft from the person20.35-60.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-95.83%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3320.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.25-26.32%
Robbery92.48125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5960.00%
Vehicle crime81.42166.67%
Public order71.42-22.22%
Other theft51.24-61.54%
Theft from the person50.89-28.57%
Drugs10.89-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.37-21.05%
Other theft132.6685.71%
Shoplifting112.30-31.25%
Public order91.95800.00%
Theft from the person71.59-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-28.57%
Robbery40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.8326.67%
Anti-social behaviour193.37-17.39%
Shoplifting163.37100.00%
Theft from the person112.8437.50%
Other theft71.95-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.2475.00%
Bicycle theft51.24400.00%
Robbery40.8933.33%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.080.00%
Vehicle crime92.660.00%
Other theft91.590.00%
Shoplifting81.590.00%
Theft from the person81.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Public order40.710.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411
January 202433
December 202311
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20241
January 202424
December 202315
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202417
January 202414
December 202319
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5NH 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. Windermere Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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