CR4 2GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2GG

CR4 2GG, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2GG 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 2GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2GG, encompassing approximately 7187 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CR4 2GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beecholme Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lock'S Lane with total crimes: 3

CR4 2GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.98-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour82.640.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.6810.53%
Anti-social behaviour82.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Burglary30.56-50.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.2318.75%
Anti-social behaviour142.64133.33%
Burglary61.95100.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.23-33.33%
Other theft50.8366.67%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Public order30.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-71.43%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour94.87-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.11250.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-28.57%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.04140.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.3471.43%
Vehicle crime71.67133.33%
Other theft50.9766.67%
Public order50.70400.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Burglary30.4250.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-22.22%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.090.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202414
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202419
January 202416
December 20238
November 202324
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beecholme Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Uckfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moore Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Mulholland Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hasty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1