BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6AX

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6AX, Merton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.81 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6AX 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 6AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6AX, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM4 6AX 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
  • Pipewell Road with total crimes: 3

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6AX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.8121.43%
Vehicle crime58.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-57.14%
Drugs31.530.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.13600.00%
Vehicle crime23.560.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 order11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.11-41.67%
Vehicle crime43.5633.33%
Drugs22.04100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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 offences1214.769.09%
Anti-social behaviour66.11200.00%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.69175.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.600.00%
Other theft21.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-57.14%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.540.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202412
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 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 6AX 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. Pipewell Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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