RAVENSBURY AVENUE, SM4 6ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6ET

RAVENSBURY AVENUE, SM4 6ET, Merton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6ET 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 6ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6ET, encompassing approximately 6225 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SM4 6ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2
  • Buckland Walk with total crimes: 2

RAVENSBURY AVENUE, SM4 6ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime134.981200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-14.29%
Burglary50.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences83.53700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.290.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.8233.33%
Vehicle crime61.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.96-25.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime126.91140.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.29-33.33%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences106.10233.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.61200.00%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.800.00%
Public order30.64200.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.48-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20248
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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 6ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 2. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1