EPSOM ROAD, SM4 5PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5PN

EPSOM ROAD, SM4 5PN, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5PN 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 5PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5PN, encompassing approximately 3156 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 5PN area, explore the SM4 5PN 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SM4 5PN 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

EPSOM ROAD, SM4 5PN 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2916.67%
Vehicle crime42.220.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-50.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.53250.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
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 offences22.53-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.63-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.700.00%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5PN 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. Rustington Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Elm Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Midway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holne Chase
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1