ST HELIER AVENUE, SM4 6LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6LB

ST HELIER AVENUE, SM4 6LB, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6LB 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 6LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6LB, encompassing approximately 6731 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SM4 6LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Central Road with total crimes: 3

ST HELIER AVENUE, SM4 6LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime156.681400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.2328.57%
Burglary71.34250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0416.67%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.01600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.040.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.8383.33%
Violence and sexual offences111.6357.14%
Vehicle crime61.63-60.00%
Shoplifting50.89-54.55%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Robbery40.59100.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime157.72150.00%
Shoplifting112.23175.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6375.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.04-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.04-25.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Public order20.30-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences116.0937.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.63100.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89300.00%
Shoplifting40.59300.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16-27.27%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.59-33.33%
Public order40.59100.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.090.00%
Vehicle crime81.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.190.00%
Shoplifting60.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 20246
January 202415
December 20236
October 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Boxley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Florence Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bruton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arbuthnot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Victory Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1