ELMHURST AVENUE, CR4 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2HP

ELMHURST AVENUE, CR4 2HP, Merton has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2HP, encompassing approximately 6520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 2HP area, explore the CR4 2HP 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 (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

CR4 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

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

ELMHURST AVENUE, CR4 2HP 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.746.25%
Anti-social behaviour112.61-8.33%
Vehicle crime71.69133.33%
Drugs61.070.00%
Public order40.92300.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.756.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.4520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Vehicle crime30.46200.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.15-83.33%
Public order10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.300.00%
Other theft61.5350.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Burglary20.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-90.91%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.28175.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.6911.11%
Violence and sexual offences101.53-37.50%
Burglary61.5350.00%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2145.45%
Anti-social behaviour92.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-33.33%
Burglary40.61100.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Other theft20.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1337.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.69-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.3850.00%
Other theft40.92-50.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.750.00%
Other theft81.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 202410
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202415
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 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
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 2HP 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. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. The Bungalows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Framfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rustic Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Uckfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hasty Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Firs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1