SM4 9EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM4 9EF

SM4 9EF, Merton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This SM4 9EF 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 9EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM4 9EF, encompassing approximately 3963 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM4 9EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morden Court with total crimes: 9
  • Bury Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

SM4 9EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.8216.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.770.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.51400.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Other theft30.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.77-22.22%
Shoplifting51.77-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.32-10.00%
Shoplifting82.27700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0240.00%
Vehicle crime31.77-25.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.52-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.50-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.0628.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.27-11.11%
Drugs42.020.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.270.00%
Vehicle crime61.770.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM4 9EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morden Court
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bury Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashley Avenue
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 6. London Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Redclose Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Goodwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Morden South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Jarrow Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bodmin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1