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

Overview of Crime in CR4 1XB

BRECON CLOSE, CR4 1XB, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This CR4 1XB 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 1XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 1XB, encompassing approximately 5536 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR4 1XB Crime Hotspots

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

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

BRECON CLOSE, CR4 1XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.70-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour71.81-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson31.26200.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.36-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.57-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour163.2533.33%
Vehicle crime72.890.00%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5735.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.150.00%
Vehicle crime72.17600.00%
Other theft51.260.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.77142.86%
Anti-social behaviour123.0720.00%
Shoplifting32.17-25.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.78-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.81-68.18%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

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 offences2210.6657.14%
Anti-social behaviour123.97-29.41%
Other theft42.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Drugs40.7233.33%
Public order40.7233.33%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.070.00%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Other theft40.720.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202418
January 202423
December 202317
November 20237
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202416
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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 1XB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caernarvon Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Oriel Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elgar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ena Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fern Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hertford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hadley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dahlia Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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