MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 6RN

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6RN, Merton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6RN 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 6RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6RN, encompassing approximately 4043 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SM4 6RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newhouse Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Newstead Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Darley Gardens with total crimes: 3

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6RN 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 offences87.91-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.9816.67%
Vehicle crime61.73500.00%
Public order51.48150.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6837.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 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 offences87.42-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour71.98-61.11%
Other theft41.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.45-22.73%
Vehicle crime54.20-28.57%
Other theft41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-42.86%
Drugs10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.1057.14%
Anti-social behaviour125.4471.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.9775.00%
Vehicle crime71.730.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.41-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour73.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Other theft30.99-75.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.630.00%
Other theft124.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.970.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20248
January 202417
December 202322
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 202418
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newhouse Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newstead Walk
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Darley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Alphabet Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1