SM4 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5NS

SM4 5NS, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5NS, encompassing approximately 4313 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SM4 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rougemont Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Garendon Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Evesham Green with total crimes: 3

SM4 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.88125.00%
Vehicle crime82.090.00%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-50.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.40-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-50.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.80400.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.3260.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.17-50.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 offences105.1025.00%
Other theft32.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.56-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.8566.67%
Other theft41.1633.33%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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 offences95.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5NS 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. Garendon Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Epsom Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Flaxley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hyde Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Holne Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1