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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6BX

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BX, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6BX, encompassing approximately 4211 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SM4 6BX 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 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.8571.43%
Public order72.8575.00%
Other theft41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3642.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.37-22.22%
Public order41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other theft30.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.60-59.09%
Other theft72.14133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.66-73.08%
Vehicle crime41.6633.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.2018.18%
Anti-social behaviour226.1746.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.22-60.00%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-62.50%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.4422.22%
Anti-social behaviour155.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.56100.00%
Vehicle crime82.37700.00%
Other theft41.9033.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Other theft31.19-62.50%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.690.00%
Other theft84.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.900.00%
Burglary31.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20247
January 202426
December 202322
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20249
January 202422
December 202315
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 6BX 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. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Benet'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kinloss Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lindores Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1