DARLEY GARDENS, SM4 6QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6QF

DARLEY GARDENS, SM4 6QF, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6QF 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 6QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6QF, encompassing approximately 6025 residents.

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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 (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6QF 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
  • Newhouse Walk with total crimes: 4

DARLEY GARDENS, SM4 6QF 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 offences127.149.09%
Anti-social behaviour121.99140.00%
Vehicle crime61.990.00%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6633.33%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3157.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.83-28.57%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.160.00%
Other theft51.16150.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-57.14%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.47200.00%
Vehicle crime73.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.16-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.160.00%
Other theft21.00-60.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.33-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.1650.00%
Vehicle crime61.00200.00%
Other theft51.00150.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Other theft20.66-66.67%
Drugs20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Public order20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.970.00%
Other theft62.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.000.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20247
January 202421
December 20237
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234

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 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 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 6QF 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. Newhouse Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Green Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Flaxley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1