SM4 6HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6HQ

SM4 6HQ, Merton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6HQ, encompassing approximately 5570 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: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SM4 6HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2

SM4 6HQ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.921000.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6220.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.77800.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-92.86%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.92100.00%
Vehicle crime62.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-14.29%
Other theft21.080.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences71.26-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour71.26-12.50%
Robbery31.26200.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.36-60.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.44300.00%
Public order51.44400.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0833.33%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.49-9.09%
Vehicle crime41.80300.00%
Shoplifting40.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-40.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Shoplifting50.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
April 202414
January 20247
December 202316
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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