BRECON CLOSE, CR4 1XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 1XA

BRECON CLOSE, CR4 1XA, Merton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1XA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR4 postcode area, which has experienced 553 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR4 1XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1XA, encompassing approximately 6040 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR4 1XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lancaster Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Oriel Close with total crimes: 2

BRECON CLOSE, CR4 1XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.14-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour61.49-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson40.99300.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.11-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour142.8116.67%
Vehicle crime72.320.00%
Other theft41.16-33.33%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.979.09%
Vehicle crime71.99600.00%
Other theft61.160.00%
Public order50.99150.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6510.00%
Shoplifting31.82-25.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.46-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.66-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.9369.23%
Anti-social behaviour123.64-25.00%
Other theft41.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Drugs40.6633.33%
Public order40.66300.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.650.00%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Other theft40.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202417
January 202424
December 202316
November 20238
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lancaster Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Oriel Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fern Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hertford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dahlia Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Almond Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sherwood Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Glamorgan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. South Lodge Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1