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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6AF

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AF, Merton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6AF 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 6AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6AF, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SM4 6AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hillfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.2118.75%
Vehicle crime126.281100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.97-12.50%
Drugs22.31100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.2514.29%
Violence and sexual offences85.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-80.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime53.31-16.67%
Burglary41.65300.00%
Robbery31.320.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.90-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.630.00%
Vehicle crime62.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98-33.33%
Other theft31.320.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.24650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.28-50.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-84.62%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202410
January 202414
December 202315
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
April 202414
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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