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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5RW

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5RW, Merton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5RW, encompassing approximately 6399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SM4 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morden Court with total crimes: 9
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Central Road with total crimes: 3

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.0920.00%
Vehicle crime81.88700.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.2520.00%
Burglary40.94100.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.56400.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.0985.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.0312.50%
Shoplifting51.41-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.78-64.29%
Robbery30.780.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime147.97600.00%
Shoplifting112.19175.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.25-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-28.57%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.6337.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.72600.00%
Shoplifting41.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-42.86%
Public order40.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.69-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.2516.67%
Public order41.09300.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.31-66.67%
Other theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.030.00%
Vehicle crime92.030.00%
Shoplifting61.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.940.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20232
October 20236

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 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 202414
December 20232
October 20239

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morden Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1