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

Overview of Crime in SM4 6SD

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6SD, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This SM4 6SD 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 6SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 6SD, encompassing approximately 5666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SM4 6SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rougemont Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Easby Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Garendon Gardens with total crimes: 4

MIDDLETON ROAD, SM4 6SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.24150.00%
Vehicle crime91.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5914.29%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.18-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences41.24-20.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.06350.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.59-58.33%
Other theft40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.12200.00%
Vehicle crime52.12150.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-60.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.00150.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.71-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9422.22%
Other theft41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.710.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rougemont Avenue
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Easby Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Garendon Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Evesham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Green Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crowland Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Flaxley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hyde Walk
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Croxden Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pilton Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Furness Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dore Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Garendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Legion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1