SM4 6PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6PX

SM4 6PX, Merton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6PX 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 6PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6PX, encompassing approximately 5878 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haines Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Easby Crescent with total crimes: 4

SM4 6PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.029.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.0471.43%
Vehicle crime102.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70200.00%
Burglary41.02300.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Public order30.51200.00%
Robbery10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences114.9322.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.87-30.00%
Robbery41.190.00%
Other theft30.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.6142.86%
Violence and sexual offences91.70-60.87%
Other theft61.5350.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.51109.09%
Anti-social behaviour73.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.02-42.86%
Other theft40.68-20.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.14-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour91.8728.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.5375.00%
Vehicle crime71.19133.33%
Other theft51.19150.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.31-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour72.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Other theft20.51-66.67%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.460.00%
Other theft62.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.020.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20249
January 202423
December 202311
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haines Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Easby Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garendon Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newhouse Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Flaxley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hyde Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Garendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1