FLORENCE AVENUE, SM4 6EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6EX

FLORENCE AVENUE, SM4 6EX, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6EX 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 6EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6EX, encompassing approximately 5975 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: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2

FLORENCE AVENUE, SM4 6EX 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime114.851000.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8475.00%
Burglary51.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.35700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.69-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences71.34-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.17-40.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.03-21.43%
Vehicle crime101.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3420.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.19180.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.34400.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-72.73%
Other theft30.50200.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 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 202410
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 1 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

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 3 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20235
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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

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 6EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 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. 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. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1