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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6RW

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6RW, Merton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6RW 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 6RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6RW, encompassing approximately 5333 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SM4 6RW 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 6RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.9442.86%
Vehicle crime81.87700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.50-30.00%
Public order51.31150.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8711.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.37-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour91.69-52.63%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Vehicle crime30.94-62.50%
Public order30.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.3146.15%
Violence and sexual offences193.560.00%
Vehicle crime83.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-50.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5026.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.5662.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.4460.00%
Vehicle crime71.500.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.31-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour82.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Other theft40.94-63.64%
Public order30.75200.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4472.73%
Other theft113.56450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Burglary41.12300.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences116.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 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
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20249
January 202419
December 202319
November 202315
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 32 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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20249
January 202419
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 6RW 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. Cerne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lessness Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Bishopsford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Helier Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Marham Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Crowland Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Chester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Leominster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Llanthony Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1