MEREVALE CRESCENT, SM4 6HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6HL

MEREVALE CRESCENT, SM4 6HL, Merton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6HL 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 6HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6HL, encompassing approximately 5821 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SM4 6HL 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

MEREVALE CRESCENT, SM4 6HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.50900.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7214.29%
Violence and sexual offences71.37-30.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.47900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.50-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.37-63.64%
Other theft40.690.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.73-6.67%
Vehicle crime112.4057.14%
Violence and sexual offences111.89-21.43%
Other theft41.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.07114.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.5827.27%
Vehicle crime72.400.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.15-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour71.8916.67%
Other theft41.20-42.86%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.700.00%
Other theft72.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 202414
December 202315
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 20237
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

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 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
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 6HL 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. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1