LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2EX

LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX, Merton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2EX 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 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2EX, encompassing approximately 8462 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

CR4 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montrose Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Clarendon Grove with total crimes: 4

LEATHER CLOSE, CR4 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.3940.91%
Anti-social behaviour103.66-28.57%
Vehicle crime61.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7125.00%
Public order50.59-28.57%
Burglary40.59100.00%
Other theft40.47100.00%
Shoplifting30.47200.00%
Robbery10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.60-30.00%
Public order71.65600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83300.00%
Robbery40.47300.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-57.14%
Drugs30.350.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Burglary20.24-60.00%
Shoplifting10.24-90.91%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.10-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour202.60185.71%
Shoplifting112.360.00%
Vehicle crime71.3040.00%
Burglary50.83400.00%
Other theft40.59-20.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.749.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.84-58.82%
Other theft50.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.15-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour172.60-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.01-50.00%
Shoplifting50.9525.00%
Public order40.59-50.00%
Other theft40.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-42.86%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.24-83.33%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.3178.57%
Criminal damage and arson162.95300.00%
Public order81.89300.00%
Vehicle crime70.95133.33%
Drugs60.8320.00%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Other theft40.47-20.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.310.00%
Drugs51.650.00%
Other theft50.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 202316
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
April 202422
January 202424
December 202322
November 202328
October 202328

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202420
January 20247
December 202317
November 202325
October 202314

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202411
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 5 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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

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 2EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Montrose Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarendon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Esher Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Upper Green East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brenley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gaston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Moore Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aventine Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Stainbank Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Hadrian Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1