PRIESTLEY ROAD, CR4 2LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2LL

PRIESTLEY ROAD, CR4 2LL, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2LL 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 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2LL, encompassing approximately 7865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CR4 2LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lock'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Armfield Crescent with total crimes: 3

PRIESTLEY ROAD, CR4 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.7210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.6433.33%
Public order40.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-40.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.10-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour92.54-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson51.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Public order30.38200.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.67300.00%
Drugs52.03400.00%
Other theft40.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.51-20.00%
Burglary40.51300.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.9687.50%
Other theft61.91100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.64-63.64%
Public order30.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-71.43%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.58-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences81.40-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-60.00%
Public order30.51-50.00%
Other theft30.38-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour193.18111.11%
Vehicle crime102.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.27250.00%
Public order60.89500.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 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 offences155.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.910.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

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 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202421
January 202415
December 20238
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202416
January 20244
December 202311
November 202319
October 20239

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 2LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Acacia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Potter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pearson Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Pembroke Road
    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
  • 26. Hadrian Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Esquiline Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Worcester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maytree Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1