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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6QT

CANTERBURY ROAD, SM4 6QT, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6QT 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 6QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6QT, encompassing approximately 6399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM4 6QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Easby Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Darley Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3

CANTERBURY ROAD, SM4 6QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3114.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.2575.00%
Burglary61.09200.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.44600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.25100.00%
Other theft40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-62.50%
Public order20.47100.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.31-81.82%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0371.43%
Shoplifting111.88175.00%
Vehicle crime81.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-50.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94300.00%
Shoplifting40.63300.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Public order20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.75-18.18%
Drugs31.410.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.310.00%
Other theft41.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.630.00%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Easby Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1