FARM ROAD, SM4 6RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6RA

FARM ROAD, SM4 6RA, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6RA 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 6RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6RA, encompassing approximately 6009 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Easby Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Cerne Road with total crimes: 3

FARM ROAD, SM4 6RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5075.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4980.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5033.33%
Shoplifting51.33-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.83-66.67%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Robbery30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime127.16200.00%
Shoplifting112.00175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6625.00%
Vehicle crime41.66300.00%
Shoplifting40.67300.00%
Public order40.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-20.00%
Public order40.67100.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-85.71%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.320.00%
Vehicle crime71.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.160.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 6RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Easby Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Buckland Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Buckfast Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hazelwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1