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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6AQ

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AQ, Merton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.62 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6AQ, encompassing approximately 2346 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: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM4 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Taplow Court with total crimes: 5
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4

WANDLE ROAD, SM4 6AQ 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 behaviour1716.626.25%
Vehicle crime67.240.00%
Drugs42.56300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-33.33%
Burglary31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.82500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 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 order10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.19116.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.54-53.33%
Burglary52.98150.00%
Drugs32.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.3950.00%
Other theft42.56100.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%

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 offences1211.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.95-50.00%
Burglary32.5650.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-85.71%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

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 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 202415
December 202312
November 20236
October 202312

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
December 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Taplow Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Tramway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1