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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6BZ

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BZ, Merton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6BZ 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 6BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6BZ, encompassing approximately 3530 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SM4 6BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newstead Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bishopsford Road with total crimes: 2

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.80-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.98500.00%
Public order51.70150.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-71.43%
Burglary20.57100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0828.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.65-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.98-62.50%
Other theft41.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.1845.45%
Violence and sexual offences134.53-31.58%
Vehicle crime53.68-28.57%
Other theft41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8858.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.3857.14%
Vehicle crime73.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.98100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.93-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour73.4040.00%
Other theft21.98-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.900.00%
Other theft125.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20246
January 202416
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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 6BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newstead Walk
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Alphabet Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1