ARBUTHNOT ROAD, SM4 6FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6FF

ARBUTHNOT ROAD, SM4 6FF, Merton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6FF 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 6FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6FF, encompassing approximately 4656 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM4 6FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deer Park Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Hazelwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 3

ARBUTHNOT ROAD, SM4 6FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime117.731000.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.3622.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.3650.00%
Burglary31.2950.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.29-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-33.33%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.66133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.29-44.44%
Other theft21.070.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.38350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.29-62.50%
Public order41.2933.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7250.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.860.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202414
January 20246
December 202316
November 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Deer Park Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Bayham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Hengelo Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Morden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1