SM4 5PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5PH

SM4 5PH, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5PH 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 5PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5PH, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rougemont Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

SM4 5PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.44-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Theft from the person31.290.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.14-25.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Robbery31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-71.43%
Public order20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.59250.00%
Vehicle crime22.26100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.59-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.47233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-50.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 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 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241

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

A total of 5 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
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5PH 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. Epsom Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Rustington Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Holne Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1