MALMESBURY ROAD, SM4 6HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6HD

MALMESBURY ROAD, SM4 6HD, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6HD 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 6HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6HD, encompassing approximately 6260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darley Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3

MALMESBURY ROAD, SM4 6HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime104.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.60-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.120.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.51800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.96-50.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.7542.86%
Violence and sexual offences101.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.60-42.86%
Other theft41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.640.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.71133.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.600.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48200.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Public order20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.99-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.6020.00%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Drugs30.48200.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20245
January 202410
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
October 20231

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1