FERN AVENUE, CR4 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1LS

FERN AVENUE, CR4 1LS, Merton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1LS, encompassing approximately 7078 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR4 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hertford Way with total crimes: 5
  • Wide Way with total crimes: 4

FERN AVENUE, CR4 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.50-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour111.5510.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.55100.00%
Vehicle crime61.13200.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Drugs40.57100.00%
Public order40.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.9366.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.12-40.91%
Vehicle crime51.84-28.57%
Other theft20.71-66.67%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.6369.23%
Anti-social behaviour93.11-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.27600.00%
Other theft60.99500.00%
Public order50.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.7962.50%
Violence and sexual offences131.8485.71%
Shoplifting31.84-25.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.96-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences71.13-65.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.83-22.22%
Other theft41.98100.00%
Robbery40.5733.33%
Drugs40.57100.00%
Public order40.57300.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
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 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202413
January 202422
December 202313
November 20237
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202415
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202314
September 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 1LS 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. Wide Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caernarvon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. New Barns Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lexden Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fern Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yorkshire Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hadley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dahlia Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Beverley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Leicester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Almond Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holly Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Robinhood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Abbotts Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brecon Close
    Total1
    Public order1