CR4 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1PL

CR4 1PL, Merton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1PL, encompassing approximately 5391 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

CR4 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hertford Way with total crimes: 5
  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 4

CR4 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9023.08%
Anti-social behaviour122.979.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.2320.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.051200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.83-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour123.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.23-16.67%
Other theft50.9325.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.4795.65%
Anti-social behaviour148.3555.56%
Vehicle crime62.60100.00%
Public order41.11300.00%
Other theft40.74300.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8364.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.2728.57%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.94-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.60-56.25%
Shoplifting41.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-75.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.8078.57%
Anti-social behaviour164.6414.29%
Drugs42.9733.33%
Public order40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Robbery30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.600.00%
Robbery42.600.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202412
January 202414
December 20239
November 20237
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 20241
April 202420
January 202445
December 202323
November 202314
October 202325
September 202314

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 1PL 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. Caernarvon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Pollards Hill West
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Radnor Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fern Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shropshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Yorkshire Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lindsey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Galpin'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leicester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cheshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brecon Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pollards Hill South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mayfield Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1