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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6AJ

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AJ, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.14 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6AJ, encompassing approximately 2404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM4 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Hillfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.146.25%
Vehicle crime67.070.00%
Drugs32.50200.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.2323.08%
Violence and sexual offences56.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.56116.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.41-50.00%
Burglary42.50100.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9950.00%
Other theft32.5050.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-72.73%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-85.71%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.58250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.08-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.580.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202413
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 20233
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Tramway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1