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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6DY

THE DRIVE, SM4 6DY, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.40 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6DY 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 6DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6DY, encompassing approximately 4998 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 6DY area, explore the SM4 6DY 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: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hillfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Connaught Gardens with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, SM4 6DY 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.40900.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.00-20.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-77.78%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.00800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.2033.33%
Vehicle crime72.4016.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.40-30.00%
Other theft21.40-50.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.00-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.00-35.71%
Vehicle crime61.8050.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-33.33%
Drugs10.80-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.40250.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.20300.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.40-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-70.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences105.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 6DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1