BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1AS

BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS, Merton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1AS 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 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1AS, encompassing approximately 6649 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

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

BIRCH WALK, CR4 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6713.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.5612.50%
Drugs81.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Public order40.60300.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Other theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences155.86-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour82.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour102.4111.11%
Other theft51.5025.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-42.86%
Burglary30.600.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7150.00%
Vehicle crime71.35133.33%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Public order30.4550.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Drugs40.60100.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-57.14%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.5233.33%
Vehicle crime73.01250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.05-25.00%
Public order50.90400.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 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 offences155.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.260.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202416
January 202418
December 202310
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Streatham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Uckfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hasty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1