FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1AX

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AX, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1AX 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 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1AX, encompassing approximately 7248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beecholme Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Oakleigh Way with total crimes: 3

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.0725.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Public order30.4150.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.936.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.2114.29%
Other theft61.1050.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.97100.00%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Public order40.5533.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-86.36%
Other theft30.41-40.00%
Public order30.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.0350.00%
Other theft51.66150.00%
Vehicle crime50.6966.67%
Public order50.69400.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.520.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202416
January 202415
December 20233
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20241
November 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 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beecholme Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Potter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Moore Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hasty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1