MELROSE AVENUE, CR4 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2EG

MELROSE AVENUE, CR4 2EG, Merton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2EG, encompassing approximately 5476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 2EG area, explore the CR4 2EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

CR4 2EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Fallsbrook Road with total crimes: 5
  • Streatham Road with total crimes: 4

MELROSE AVENUE, CR4 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.68-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour132.74-27.78%
Vehicle crime82.37700.00%
Drugs41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Other theft30.55200.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3118.75%
Anti-social behaviour183.47125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.92-11.11%
Other theft61.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-28.57%
Burglary30.91-25.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.64-46.67%
Vehicle crime71.4640.00%
Burglary41.28-33.33%
Robbery30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.767.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.74-40.00%
Burglary61.10200.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-16.67%
Public order40.91100.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8555.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.56-16.67%
Vehicle crime61.83-14.29%
Other theft31.10-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.190.00%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Public order61.280.00%
Other theft61.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202416
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue Mews
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fallsbrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Streatham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodland Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beecholme Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Jersey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. The Bungalows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Framfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swain Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Rustic Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vectis Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Uckfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1