WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6AE

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AE, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6AE 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 6AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6AE, encompassing approximately 3412 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SM4 6AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deer Park Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 3

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.0244.44%
Violence and sexual offences123.819.09%
Vehicle crime103.52900.00%
Burglary22.93100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.22-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.8462.50%
Violence and sexual offences113.81-21.43%
Burglary43.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-50.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.60-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour84.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.340.00%
Vehicle crime61.76200.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.43533.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.34200.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-72.73%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202413
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202411
January 202414
December 202319
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 6AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Deer Park Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lessness Road
    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. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hengelo Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1