BRUTON ROAD, SM4 5RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5RY

BRUTON ROAD, SM4 5RY, Merton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5RY 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 5RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5RY, encompassing approximately 5746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Hazelwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 3

BRUTON ROAD, SM4 5RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.260.00%
Vehicle crime101.74900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.740.00%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.00900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.7816.67%
Vehicle crime61.22-50.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Robbery20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.70500.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.220.00%
Robbery51.04150.00%
Public order30.87-40.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3920.00%
Public order51.04400.00%
Shoplifting30.87200.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.87-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-28.57%
Other theft30.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.960.00%
Vehicle crime71.220.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20241
April 202416
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bardney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hengelo Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1