MAPLE CLOSE, CR4 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1AQ

MAPLE CLOSE, CR4 1AQ, Merton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR4 postcode area, which has experienced 718 crimes and a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR4 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1AQ, encompassing approximately 6000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 1AQ area, explore the CR4 1AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larbert Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beecholme Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3

MAPLE CLOSE, CR4 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.0037.50%
Drugs71.830.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order40.67300.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences166.17-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour82.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.50-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour102.83-9.09%
Other theft51.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-66.67%
Burglary30.50-25.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.83171.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.1757.14%
Vehicle crime91.83125.00%
Other theft51.50400.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour75.0016.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.17-63.16%
Vehicle crime41.17-42.86%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.33-20.83%
Vehicle crime73.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.17-25.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.000.00%
Other theft51.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202417
January 202419
December 20237
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 1AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Beecholme Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hasty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1