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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6DA

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6DA, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6DA 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 6DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6DA, encompassing approximately 2980 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

SM4 6DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pipewell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bishopsford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3

BISHOPSFORD ROAD, SM4 6DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.68600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.40-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences73.3616.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-83.33%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.740.00%
Vehicle crime63.6920.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.01-57.14%
Other theft22.01-66.67%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.42-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.7022.22%
Other theft63.690.00%
Vehicle crime52.01150.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7487.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.0328.57%
Vehicle crime23.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.680.00%
Robbery32.35200.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Other theft20.67-60.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In October 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 offences1211.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.030.00%
Other theft52.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20246
January 202414
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
November 20232
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 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 6DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pipewell Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bishopsford Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alphabet Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1