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

Overview of Crime in CR4 2EJ

MELROSE AVENUE, CR4 2EJ, Merton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.89 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2EJ, encompassing approximately 4733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

CR4 2EJ 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
  • Granton Road with total crimes: 5

MELROSE AVENUE, CR4 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.89-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour153.5950.00%
Drugs73.17600.00%
Burglary41.48100.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Other theft30.63200.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3035.71%
Anti-social behaviour104.0142.86%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.03-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour72.96-22.22%
Other theft51.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-62.50%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Public order20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6821.43%
Anti-social behaviour93.590.00%
Vehicle crime81.90300.00%
Burglary61.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2766.67%
Other theft51.06400.00%
Robbery31.06-25.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.9680.00%
Robbery41.900.00%
Burglary40.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-44.44%
Public order51.0625.00%
Robbery41.06100.00%
Other theft20.85-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5412.50%
Other theft81.90100.00%
Vehicle crime51.69400.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-50.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.690.00%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202414
January 202417
December 202314
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 2EJ 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. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Streatham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodland Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beecholme Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Farmhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. The Bungalows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rustic Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1