SM4 5QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5QX

SM4 5QX, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.82 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5QX 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 5QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5QX, encompassing approximately 2637 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5QX Crime Hotspots

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

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

SM4 5QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-33.33%
Theft from the person31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 offences67.20500.00%
Other theft42.270.00%
Robbery31.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 order10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-87.50%

In April 2024, 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 offences86.44700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.03150.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 offences97.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.41200.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.93100.00%
Other theft31.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-50.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.310.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 20248
January 20241
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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
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 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5QX 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1