LITCHFIELD AVENUE, SM4 5QS, Merton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5QS 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 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5QS, encompassing approximately 2252 residents.
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Key Crime Types
The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
SM4 5QS 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
Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 2
LITCHFIELD AVENUE, SM4 5QS Crime Map
Detailed Crime Data Analysis
Monthly Trends
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
6
8.44
500.00%
Vehicle crime
4
2.66
0.00%
Other theft
3
1.78
0.00%
Burglary
2
1.33
100.00%
Bicycle theft
1
0.89
0.00%
Anti-social behaviour
1
0.44
-80.00%
Theft from the person
1
0.44
0.00%
Public order
1
0.44
-50.00%
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Anti-social behaviour
5
6.66
66.67%
Public order
2
2.22
100.00%
Shoplifting
2
0.89
-33.33%
Burglary
1
0.89
-50.00%
Other crime
1
0.44
0.00%
Robbery
1
0.44
0.00%
Criminal damage and arson
1
0.44
0.00%
Violence and sexual offences
1
0.44
-75.00%
Bicycle theft
1
0.44
0.00%
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
4
7.55
33.33%
Shoplifting
3
1.78
0.00%
Anti-social behaviour
3
1.33
0.00%
Burglary
2
1.33
0.00%
Vehicle crime
2
0.89
0.00%
Robbery
1
0.89
0.00%
Other theft
1
0.44
-50.00%
Public order
1
0.44
0.00%
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
3
3.55
-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson
2
1.33
-50.00%
Other theft
2
0.89
100.00%
Robbery
1
0.89
0.00%
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Violence and sexual offences
4
4.00
300.00%
Criminal damage and arson
4
1.78
300.00%
Other theft
1
1.78
-66.67%
In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Public order
3
4.88
0.00%
Vehicle crime
3
1.33
0.00%
Other theft
3
1.33
200.00%
Criminal damage and arson
1
1.33
0.00%
Violence and sexual offences
1
0.44
-50.00%
In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
Crime Type
Count
Crime Rate
Change
Burglary
2
4.00
0.00%
Violence and sexual offences
2
0.89
0.00%
Bicycle theft
1
0.89
0.00%
Theft from the person
1
0.44
0.00%
Anti-social behaviour
1
0.44
0.00%
Other theft
1
0.44
0.00%
Criminal damage and arson
1
0.44
0.00%
Crime by Type
A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
6
August 2024
1
April 2024
4
January 2024
3
December 2023
4
November 2023
1
October 2023
2
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
1
August 2024
1
October 2023
1
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
2
August 2024
1
April 2024
2
October 2023
2
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
3
April 2024
1
January 2024
2
December 2023
1
November 2023
3
October 2023
1
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.
Month
Count
September 2024
4
April 2024
2
November 2023
3
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
1
August 2024
5
April 2024
3
October 2023
1
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
1
October 2023
1
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month
Count
September 2024
1
August 2024
2
April 2024
1
November 2023
3
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.
Month
Count
August 2024
1
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month
Count
August 2024
1
April 2024
1
January 2024
1
A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month
Count
August 2024
2
April 2024
3
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
Month
Count
August 2024
1
January 2024
2
December 2023
4
November 2023
1
October 2023
1
Crime by Location in September 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5QS postcode area is presented below.
1. Rougemont Avenue
Total
6
Other theft
2
Anti-social behaviour
1
Theft from the person
1
Vehicle crime
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
2. Epsom Road
Total
3
Public order
1
Vehicle crime
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
3. Wolsey Crescent
Total
2
Other theft
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
4. Supermarket
Total
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
5. Woodstock Avenue
Total
1
Bicycle theft
1
6. The Close
Total
1
Burglary
1
7. Rustington Walk
Total
1
Burglary
1
8. Elm Road West
Total
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
9. Midway
Total
1
Violence and sexual offences
1
10. Holne Chase
Total
1
Vehicle crime
1
11. Parking Area
Total
1
Vehicle crime
1
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