THE DRIVE, SM4 6DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6DN

THE DRIVE, SM4 6DN, Merton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6DN 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 6DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6DN, encompassing approximately 5079 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SM4 6DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, SM4 6DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.50900.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.9728.57%
Violence and sexual offences81.77-20.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 offences104.53900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-90.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.9766.67%
Vehicle crime61.97-14.29%
Theft from the person21.180.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.89-37.50%
Vehicle crime71.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.18-25.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.68700.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.57500.00%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.7633.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-83.33%
Other theft20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.720.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202316
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hengelo Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1