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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6BT

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BT, Merton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.14 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6BT 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 6BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6BT, encompassing approximately 3728 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 6BT area, explore the SM4 6BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SM4 6BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haines Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Newhouse Walk with total crimes: 4

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.1462.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.4983.33%
Public order72.9575.00%
Other theft51.88400.00%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Robbery21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-53.85%
Public order41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.58-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences83.49-68.00%
Other theft52.15150.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.8219.05%
Anti-social behaviour166.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.29-50.00%
Burglary41.34100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.63-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson103.22233.33%
Vehicle crime62.68500.00%
Other theft61.61100.00%
Public order31.61-25.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.41-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.8330.00%
Public order43.49100.00%
Other theft31.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.360.00%
Other theft92.680.00%
Burglary32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20248
January 202425
December 202321
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 6BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haines Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Newhouse Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newstead Walk
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosehill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cleeve Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Benet'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Green Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kinloss Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lindores Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1