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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6RR

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6RR, Merton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6RR 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 6RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6RR, encompassing approximately 6171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SM4 6RR 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

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.9475.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.62800.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65100.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.021100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.940.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.83-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences91.78-60.87%
Other theft51.46150.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-50.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.4091.67%
Anti-social behaviour173.73-10.53%
Vehicle crime82.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-14.29%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.75111.11%
Violence and sexual offences123.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9475.00%
Vehicle crime61.13500.00%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.00-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour92.4312.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other theft30.65-62.50%
Drugs20.490.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.590.00%
Other theft81.300.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20241
April 20249
January 202423
December 202312
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202411
January 202417
December 202319
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6RR 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. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Netley Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Johns Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Byland Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Newminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Green Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1