MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1BJ

MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ, Merton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.01 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1BJ, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR4 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Middle Road with total crimes: 4

MEOPHAM ROAD, CR4 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.50-10.00%
Other theft83.54300.00%
Vehicle crime63.14100.00%
Drugs52.36400.00%
Public order41.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-50.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.727.69%
Anti-social behaviour105.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.69180.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.50-35.00%
Burglary45.1133.33%
Vehicle crime31.57-40.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft31.18-50.00%
Robbery21.18-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.4453.85%
Other theft67.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3625.00%
Vehicle crime51.97-16.67%
Robbery41.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.1162.50%
Vehicle crime65.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-42.86%
Public order31.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Other theft31.18-40.00%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.140.00%
Other theft52.750.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202413
January 202420
December 202313
November 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202414
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 3. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1