RIDGE ROAD, CR4 2ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2ET

RIDGE ROAD, CR4 2ET, Merton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.40 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2ET 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 2ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2ET, encompassing approximately 4111 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 2ET 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
  • Larbert Road with total crimes: 4

RIDGE ROAD, CR4 2ET 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.40-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour134.13-27.78%
Vehicle crime63.160.00%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.49100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.4031.25%
Anti-social behaviour185.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.380.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4633.33%
Vehicle crime73.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-40.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.49-60.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9242.86%
Vehicle crime92.4350.00%
Burglary52.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.2266.67%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Robbery20.49-50.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1323.08%
Burglary73.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7016.67%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Robbery41.46300.00%
Public order40.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.27-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Public order31.46-50.00%
Other theft20.73-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In October 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 offences1414.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.410.00%
Other theft82.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.950.00%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Public order61.460.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
April 202416
January 202412
December 202316
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
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 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
April 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20245
December 20233
October 20237

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
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 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 2ET 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. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Streatham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodland Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastwood Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beecholme Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Jersey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Kettering Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. The Bungalows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swain Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Anvil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rustic Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Vectis Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Welham Road
    Total1
    Public order1