NEW BARNS AVENUE, CR4 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1LJ

NEW BARNS AVENUE, CR4 1LJ, Merton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1LJ, encompassing approximately 5470 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hertford Way with total crimes: 5
  • New Barns Avenue with total crimes: 3

NEW BARNS AVENUE, CR4 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.40-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.280.00%
Vehicle crime61.28200.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.650.00%
Public order41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.0240.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.28-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.91-16.67%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8533.33%
Vehicle crime62.19500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-58.33%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.1950.00%
Shoplifting31.65-25.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-45.45%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.68-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences92.0150.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Shoplifting40.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55200.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.560.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hertford Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Barns Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lexden Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fern Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yorkshire Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hadley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dahlia Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Beverley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Almond Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Holly Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Robinhood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Abbotts Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brecon Close
    Total1
    Public order1