LANCASTER AVENUE, CR4 1QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1QN

LANCASTER AVENUE, CR4 1QN, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1QN 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 1QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1QN, encompassing approximately 4984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

CR4 1QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Wingate Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Hertford Way with total crimes: 5

LANCASTER AVENUE, CR4 1QN 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.23128.57%
Anti-social behaviour103.2111.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.0140.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.81600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-65.38%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-25.00%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.23116.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.2225.00%
Vehicle crime42.01100.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.42-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour82.4160.00%
Shoplifting31.60-25.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.62-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-50.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.810.00%
Robbery42.010.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20241
April 20249
January 202426
December 202312
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wingate Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hertford Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Radnor Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shropshire Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Yorkshire Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dahlia Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lindsey Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Galpin'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sussex Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leicester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Almond Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1