LOVE LANE, SM4 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6LH

LOVE LANE, SM4 6LH, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6LH, encompassing approximately 6122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM4 6LH area, explore the SM4 6LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

SM4 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haines Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Easby Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Garendon Gardens with total crimes: 4

LOVE LANE, SM4 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.7025.00%
Vehicle crime91.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.4712.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.76-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences81.3114.29%
Robbery31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.2580.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.47-73.08%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.35225.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.25-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-20.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour94.7412.50%
Violence and sexual offences81.47-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.3166.67%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.88-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.2960.00%
Vehicle crime51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20247
January 202426
December 20238
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haines Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Easby Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Garendon Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newhouse Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Flaxley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hyde Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Garendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hexham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1