SM4 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 5SL

SM4 5SL, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This SM4 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 5SL, encompassing approximately 4885 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 5SL area, explore the SM4 5SL 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 (900.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM4 5SL 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

SM4 5SL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.94900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6150.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Shoplifting30.61200.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery33.270.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

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 order10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0960.00%
Shoplifting51.64-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.53175.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.25-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3012.50%
Shoplifting41.84300.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.71-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-20.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-83.33%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.230.00%
Shoplifting51.020.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233

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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 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

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 5SL 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. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1