WORCESTER CLOSE, CR4 1SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1SQ

WORCESTER CLOSE, CR4 1SQ, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1SQ 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 1SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1SQ, encompassing approximately 6651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CR4 1SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansdell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Acacia Road with total crimes: 2

WORCESTER CLOSE, CR4 1SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-33.33%
Burglary40.60100.00%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3127.27%
Anti-social behaviour112.1022.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.41-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour91.6550.00%
Burglary51.35400.00%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 offences175.56466.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.91-21.43%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.45-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.410.00%
Vehicle crime62.100.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202411
January 202417
December 20233
November 202316

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
April 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Potter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Brenley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gaston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moore Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pentlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Aventine Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Stainbank Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hadrian Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Esquiline Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maytree Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hallowell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Baker Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1