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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5RG

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5RG, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5RG 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 5RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5RG, encompassing approximately 3995 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rougemont Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Evesham Green with total crimes: 3

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5RG 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26200.00%
Other theft42.25100.00%
Theft from the person31.000.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.260.00%
Robbery31.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75200.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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 order10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.00200.00%
Shoplifting51.50-37.50%
Other theft21.250.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-70.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences76.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
May 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 6 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
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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 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.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5RG 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. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1