LESSNESS ROAD, SM4 6HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6HP

LESSNESS ROAD, SM4 6HP, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6HP 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 6HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6HP, encompassing approximately 5659 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 (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM4 6HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopsford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lessness Road with total crimes: 3

LESSNESS ROAD, SM4 6HP 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 crime115.121000.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9416.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.24-50.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.42900.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.01-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences81.77-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.41-37.50%
Other theft40.88-33.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.42-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.94-21.43%
Vehicle crime81.94100.00%
Other theft61.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.42250.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.4771.43%
Criminal damage and arson52.12400.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.71-46.15%
Other theft41.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-20.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.300.00%
Other theft50.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 202312
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 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 20248
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

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 6HP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bishopsford Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 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. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Seddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1