LONDON ROAD, CR4 2JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2JA

LONDON ROAD, CR4 2JA, Merton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2JA 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 2JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2JA, encompassing approximately 7729 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CR4 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sibthorp Road with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, CR4 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.02-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Other theft40.65300.00%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.27-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.55-33.33%
Public order40.520.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Shoplifting30.39-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs20.26-50.00%
Burglary20.26-71.43%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.13-88.89%

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 offences2210.354.76%
Anti-social behaviour202.85300.00%
Shoplifting102.59900.00%
Other theft91.2928.57%
Burglary71.16250.00%
Vehicle crime60.9150.00%
Drugs40.78100.00%
Robbery10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.8631.25%
Other theft72.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.78-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.6533.33%
Robbery30.520.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.13-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%

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 offences167.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.16-30.77%
Shoplifting61.1620.00%
Other theft50.78-28.57%
Robbery30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-70.00%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.16-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour183.1163.64%
Criminal damage and arson132.33333.33%
Vehicle crime101.68400.00%
Other theft71.2940.00%
Public order50.9125.00%
Shoplifting50.6525.00%
Burglary40.65-20.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.360.00%
Other theft51.420.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Shoplifting40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
April 202422
January 202421
December 202316
November 202324
October 202326

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202420
January 20245
December 20239
November 202318
October 202311

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

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 2JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sadler Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dennis Reeve Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Manship Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1