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

Overview of Crime in CR4 1AY

FIRS CLOSE, CR4 1AY, Merton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1AY 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1AY 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 1AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.7225.00%
Drugs51.430.00%
Public order40.72100.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-50.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

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 offences115.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.570.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Other theft30.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
September 202412
August 202420
April 202418
January 202417
December 20236
November 202320
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 1AY 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. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1