CR4 2QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 2QE

CR4 2QE, Merton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This CR4 2QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR4 postcode area, which has experienced 553 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR4 2QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 2QE, encompassing approximately 7770 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR4 2QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 6

CR4 2QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.1447.06%
Anti-social behaviour173.220.00%
Public order62.19200.00%
Robbery40.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51300.00%
Burglary30.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-40.00%
Shoplifting30.39-76.92%
Drugs30.39-25.00%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.27-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour172.190.00%
Shoplifting132.19550.00%
Other theft51.670.00%
Burglary50.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.64150.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Public order20.51-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.3352.17%
Anti-social behaviour174.50-22.73%
Public order72.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.90100.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Burglary50.6425.00%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Shoplifting20.39-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.1715.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.96-21.43%
Shoplifting102.83100.00%
Other theft51.2925.00%
Burglary40.6433.33%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Public order30.39-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.39-80.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.48-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences203.60-51.22%
Criminal damage and arson152.571400.00%
Public order81.9333.33%
Drugs51.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Shoplifting50.64-16.67%
Other theft40.640.00%
Burglary30.51-50.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.0351.85%
Anti-social behaviour305.2830.43%
Shoplifting63.86-40.00%
Burglary60.77100.00%
Public order60.77200.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.470.00%
Shoplifting102.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.290.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

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
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202417
January 202435
December 202323
November 202320
October 202341
September 202327

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
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 202315
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202417
January 202417
December 202322
November 202328
October 202330
September 202323

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 2QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Downe Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sadler Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Upper Green East
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holborn Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gaston Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedfont Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Upper Green West
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chatsworth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Commonside West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. St Mark'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Armfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lammas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brenley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kings Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hallowell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Clarendon Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Regal Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Hilary Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Esher Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Queen Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1