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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6BU

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BU, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM4 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM4 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6BU, encompassing approximately 3983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SM4 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haines Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Bolton Drive with total crimes: 2

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5312.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.26-57.14%
Public order41.51100.00%
Other theft21.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.04-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.51-72.41%
Other theft62.01100.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.8238.10%
Anti-social behaviour217.2810.53%
Criminal damage and arson65.27-40.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Other theft31.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-66.67%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.2718.75%
Criminal damage and arson104.77233.33%
Vehicle crime92.51800.00%
Other theft62.26100.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.31-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour165.2733.33%
Public order44.02100.00%
Other theft31.00-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.8191.67%
Anti-social behaviour125.77-36.84%
Other theft103.01100.00%
Burglary42.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.010.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Public order51.260.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202414
January 202421
December 202319
November 202316
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20248
January 202429
December 202321
November 202321
October 202323
September 202312

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Haines Walk
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dorchester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindores Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Neath Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melsa Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newhouse Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kinloss Road
    Total1
    Public order1