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

Overview of Crime in CR4 2JB

LONDON ROAD, CR4 2JB, Merton has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2JB, encompassing approximately 8973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR4 2JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Montrose Gardens with total crimes: 6

LONDON ROAD, CR4 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.48-13.95%
Anti-social behaviour174.12-10.53%
Vehicle crime101.89150.00%
Shoplifting61.11100.00%
Other theft60.67500.00%
Public order50.67-16.67%
Drugs40.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Theft from the person30.33200.00%
Robbery10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.3679.17%
Anti-social behaviour194.79-26.92%
Public order62.12500.00%
Robbery50.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56300.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-50.00%
Burglary40.45-42.86%
Drugs30.45-40.00%
Shoplifting30.33-78.57%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.11-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.70160.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.90-38.46%
Shoplifting142.67366.67%
Vehicle crime81.5660.00%
Burglary70.89133.33%
Other theft70.780.00%
Drugs50.7825.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.11-75.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-80.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.1444.44%
Anti-social behaviour104.35-58.33%
Other theft71.1175.00%
Public order60.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.5625.00%
Robbery40.56100.00%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Shoplifting30.45-75.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Theft from the person30.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.48-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour243.01-11.11%
Shoplifting122.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-60.00%
Public order40.45-55.56%
Other theft40.45-33.33%
Theft from the person30.4550.00%
Drugs30.33-50.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Robbery20.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.93-32.65%
Anti-social behaviour273.6812.50%
Criminal damage and arson203.01900.00%
Vehicle crime102.23233.33%
Public order91.1150.00%
Other theft61.00-14.29%
Shoplifting60.67-14.29%
Drugs60.6720.00%
Burglary30.67-40.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Robbery20.22-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.460.00%
Other theft72.670.00%
Shoplifting70.780.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Drugs50.670.00%
Burglary50.560.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202414
January 20243
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
April 202424
January 202439
December 202327
November 202333
October 202349

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
April 202426
January 202410
December 202324
November 202327
October 202324

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 202320
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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 2JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sadler Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Montrose Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Upper Green West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heyford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clarendon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Esher Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Upper Green East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1