KENNEDY CLOSE, CR4 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2AR

KENNEDY CLOSE, CR4 2AR, Merton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2AR, encompassing approximately 7896 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 2AR area, explore the CR4 2AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR4 2AR area, visit the CR4 2AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sibthorp Road with total crimes: 4
  • Proctor Close with total crimes: 3

KENNEDY CLOSE, CR4 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.84-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour92.53-50.00%
Public order51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Robbery40.51100.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Shoplifting30.38-70.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Burglary20.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-90.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.2627.78%
Anti-social behaviour182.91157.14%
Other theft102.2866.67%
Shoplifting101.27900.00%
Vehicle crime61.27100.00%
Burglary60.76200.00%
Drugs50.76150.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-12.50%
Other theft60.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-44.44%
Robbery30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.13-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.84-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson91.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.14-55.56%
Shoplifting61.0120.00%
Public order40.76-42.86%
Other theft40.51-33.33%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-70.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.9023.81%
Anti-social behaviour183.29125.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.28300.00%
Vehicle crime101.52400.00%
Public order71.27250.00%
Other theft60.8950.00%
Shoplifting50.7625.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.8410.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.660.00%
Burglary41.0133.33%
Shoplifting40.51-60.00%
Other theft40.51-33.33%
Drugs30.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7372.73%
Shoplifting102.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.2714.29%
Other theft61.01100.00%
Drugs40.76300.00%
Public order40.51-20.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-50.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.890.00%
Shoplifting60.760.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202418
January 20247
December 20238
November 202318
October 20238
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202423
January 202418
December 202315
November 202326
October 202321
September 202319
August 202311

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 2AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Downe Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 2. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Proctor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Plummer Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedfont Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Mitcham Eastfields (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. The Driftway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bond Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Roper Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fernlea Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Graham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kennedy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lock'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Mark'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Armfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Pearce Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lammas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mitcham Eastfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stepney Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Spring Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1