CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5PP

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5PP, Merton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5PP 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 5PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5PP, encompassing approximately 4600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Evesham Green with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Avenue with total crimes: 3

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5PP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.43800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery33.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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 order10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3533.33%
Shoplifting51.74-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.09100.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.30175.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.39-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.13-22.22%
Shoplifting41.52300.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 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 offences94.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-40.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%
Other theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.960.00%
Vehicle crime61.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.300.00%
Shoplifting51.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1