SEDDON ROAD, SM4 6EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6EL

SEDDON ROAD, SM4 6EL, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6EL, encompassing approximately 3790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6EL 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

SEDDON ROAD, SM4 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.651000.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.90-40.00%
Burglary32.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-77.78%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.9225.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.9680.00%
Other theft12.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.9771.43%
Vehicle crime63.17-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences51.58-50.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Other theft20.79-60.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 offences109.50-28.57%
Vehicle crime72.64600.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.850.00%
Other theft51.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.65250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.69250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-50.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.390.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20245
January 202410
December 202314
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20235

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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
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 6EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. Hillfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pollard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1