REDCLOSE AVENUE, SM4 5RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5RD

REDCLOSE AVENUE, SM4 5RD, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5RD 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 5RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5RD, encompassing approximately 3327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SM4 5RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Central Road with total crimes: 3

REDCLOSE AVENUE, SM4 5RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.41-50.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 offences66.61500.00%
Other theft41.800.00%
Robbery41.200.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 order10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.71700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.40-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5160.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-83.33%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.80-28.57%
Drugs41.500.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
May 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

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
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 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 20242
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20248
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241

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 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1