CANTERBURY ROAD, SM4 6QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6QB

CANTERBURY ROAD, SM4 6QB, Merton has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6QB 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 6QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6QB, encompassing approximately 5684 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6QB 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

CANTERBURY ROAD, SM4 6QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.64100.00%
Vehicle crime92.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.58200.00%
Public order61.06500.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Robbery10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 offences104.5742.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-33.33%
Other theft31.06-50.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

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 behaviour95.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.58-74.07%
Other theft61.23100.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.50107.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.7512.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-28.57%
Other theft30.88-40.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.92-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4114.29%
Vehicle crime71.41250.00%
Other theft51.23150.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 offences167.21-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour72.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Other theft20.53-66.67%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 offences176.690.00%
Other theft62.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.060.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 20247
January 202427
December 202313
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 6QB 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. Newstead Walk
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Green Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Flaxley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Benet'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Garendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1