NEWMINSTER ROAD, SM4 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6HJ

NEWMINSTER ROAD, SM4 6HJ, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.01 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6HJ, encompassing approximately 4997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SM4 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haines Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Newhouse Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Newstead Walk with total crimes: 4

NEWMINSTER ROAD, SM4 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.400.00%
Vehicle crime82.20700.00%
Public order51.60150.00%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2037.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Other theft30.80-50.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.40-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences81.80-66.67%
Other theft61.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-50.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.0126.32%
Anti-social behaviour214.8040.00%
Vehicle crime64.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-50.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8111.76%
Anti-social behaviour153.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.0060.00%
Vehicle crime71.60600.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.40-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour93.4028.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Other theft41.00-55.56%
Public order30.80200.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.210.00%
Other theft94.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.800.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20248
January 202424
December 202319
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20249
January 202421
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 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 6HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haines Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newhouse Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newstead Walk
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Benet'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1