CR4 1FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1FU

CR4 1FU, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1FU 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 1FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1FU, encompassing approximately 4736 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Oakleigh Way with total crimes: 3
  • Warminster Way with total crimes: 3

CR4 1FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.50-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour62.7450.00%
Drugs61.270.00%
Other theft61.270.00%
Public order51.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.766.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 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 offences158.23-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour73.1716.67%
Other theft41.4833.33%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.08240.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.2720.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.7614.29%
Vehicle crime51.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.06-58.33%
Public order41.060.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.81-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour72.53-12.50%
Other theft41.48-20.00%
Public order40.84300.00%
Vehicle crime40.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.860.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202415
January 202417
December 20235
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Potter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Moore Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Stainbank Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1