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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6RB

FARM ROAD, SM4 6RB, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6RB, encompassing approximately 5984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 6RB 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 6RB 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.85125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5066.67%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01300.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-33.33%
Shoplifting51.00-54.55%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-25.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-77.78%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.02175.00%
Vehicle crime91.84125.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.50300.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.34300.00%
Shoplifting40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Drugs20.33-33.33%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6842.86%
Public order41.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-40.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-85.71%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Shoplifting50.840.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
October 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 6RB 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. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Willows Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Schoolgate Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1