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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6BB

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BB, Merton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6BB 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 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6BB, encompassing approximately 2688 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM4 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pipewell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hillfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.93-35.71%
Vehicle crime63.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-66.67%
Drugs21.120.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.9016.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.2180.00%
Other crime23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-75.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.2771.43%
Violence and sexual offences54.46-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Other theft21.12-60.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

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 offences1412.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.21133.33%
Other theft52.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.86100.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.67250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Robbery31.12200.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.790.00%
Other theft52.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20245
January 202414
December 202314
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pipewell Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Alphabet Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1