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

Overview of Crime in CR4 2AR

KENNEDY CLOSE, CR4 2AR, Merton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2AR 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

CR4 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sibthorp Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3

KENNEDY CLOSE, CR4 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.0935.00%
Vehicle crime63.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-44.44%
Shoplifting40.6333.33%
Other theft30.51200.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 offences216.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.660.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Other theft40.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202418
January 20247
December 20238
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202423
January 202418
December 202315
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dennis Reeve Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Manship Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hasty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Baker Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1