CR4 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2LH

CR4 2LH, Merton has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.69 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2LH, encompassing approximately 8420 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR4 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

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

CR4 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.6930.77%
Anti-social behaviour154.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime121.78200.00%
Other theft61.43200.00%
Public order50.71-37.50%
Shoplifting40.5933.33%
Drugs40.480.00%
Burglary40.4833.33%
Theft from the person30.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.7436.84%
Anti-social behaviour203.090.00%
Public order82.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95400.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-33.33%
Drugs40.480.00%
Robbery40.48300.00%
Burglary30.48-40.00%
Shoplifting30.36-76.92%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Other theft20.24-71.43%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.5017.65%
Violence and sexual offences192.38-47.22%
Shoplifting132.26550.00%
Other theft71.5440.00%
Vehicle crime60.8350.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Drugs40.59-20.00%
Public order20.48-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-85.71%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.1628.57%
Anti-social behaviour174.28-26.09%
Public order72.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8316.67%
Other theft50.83-16.67%
Drugs50.59150.00%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Vehicle crime40.5933.33%
Robbery30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.36-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour233.33-23.33%
Shoplifting102.73100.00%
Other theft61.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-66.67%
Public order40.71-66.67%
Burglary30.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-40.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Drugs20.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.56-44.19%
Criminal damage and arson182.85350.00%
Public order122.14100.00%
Drugs61.4320.00%
Other theft50.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Shoplifting50.59-16.67%
Burglary30.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.110.00%
Other theft73.560.00%
Shoplifting60.830.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
April 202419
January 202436
December 202328
November 202324
October 202343

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202413
January 20242
December 202310
November 20235
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 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
April 202420
January 202417
December 202323
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 42 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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 202318
October 20234

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 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 2LH 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
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clarendon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Esher Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Upper Green East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Commonside West
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brenley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gaston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Langdale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingsleigh Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Eastfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Maytree Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1