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

Overview of Crime in SM4 5SJ

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5SJ, Merton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5SJ, encompassing approximately 5521 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 5SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Easby Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Evesham Green with total crimes: 3

CENTRAL ROAD, SM4 5SJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98400.00%
Vehicle crime41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.260.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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 order10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.61160.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.350.00%
Shoplifting50.91-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.91-60.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.70175.00%
Vehicle crime101.99400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.91150.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.710.00%
Shoplifting41.81300.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.07-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Drugs30.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-85.71%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.880.00%
Vehicle crime71.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2725.00%
Shoplifting50.91-37.50%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.520.00%
Shoplifting81.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Easby Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    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. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1