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

Overview of Crime in CR4 1AY

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR4 postcode area, which has experienced 553 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR4 1AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1AY, encompassing approximately 6985 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moore Close with total crimes: 7
  • Elmhurst Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Mitcham Eastfields (Station) with total crimes: 3

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.4411.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.150.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 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 offences186.445.88%
Anti-social behaviour92.5812.50%
Other theft51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.59183.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.430.00%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Public order40.5733.33%
Vehicle crime40.5733.33%
Burglary30.570.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.87-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.15-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86300.00%
Public order30.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-50.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.5953.85%
Anti-social behaviour102.8642.86%
Vehicle crime61.43200.00%
Public order60.86500.00%
Other theft50.8625.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.7218.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.86-12.50%
Other theft41.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 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 offences115.15-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.57-42.86%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4350.00%
Other theft30.43-25.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.000.00%
Vehicle crime61.720.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202418
January 202417
December 20236
November 202320
October 202313
September 202311
August 202312

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20238
August 202314

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Moore Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mitcham Eastfields (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Garden Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beecholme Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Driftway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Roper Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Mulholland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fernlea Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mitcham Eastfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stepney Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Spring Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maple Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bolstead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Woodside Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Thrupp Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1