SM4 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5NL

SM4 5NL, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5NL, encompassing approximately 3948 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rougemont Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Evesham Green with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

SM4 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8416.67%
Other theft41.7733.33%
Public order31.010.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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 order10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.57700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-60.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0825.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.33-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Drugs41.010.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rougemont Avenue
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Holne Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1