LOWER GREEN WEST, CR4 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3AF

LOWER GREEN WEST, CR4 3AF, Merton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3AF, encompassing approximately 6122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 3AF area, explore the CR4 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

CR4 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadway Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Taplow Court with total crimes: 5
  • Westfield Road with total crimes: 3

LOWER GREEN WEST, CR4 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3325.00%
Vehicle crime82.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.31-42.86%
Burglary51.3125.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.299.09%
Burglary41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.8627.27%
Violence and sexual offences112.29-47.62%
Vehicle crime41.80100.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Public order30.65-50.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3131.25%
Anti-social behaviour113.43-21.43%
Public order61.80200.00%
Burglary40.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.65-20.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.33100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.35-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour142.61-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.2966.67%
Burglary30.820.00%
Other theft30.4950.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8235.71%
Anti-social behaviour153.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.45100.00%
Public order40.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.270.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202411
January 202421
December 202316
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202414
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broadway Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Taplow Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Furlong Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen Anne'S Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsleigh Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Mitcham Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Venus Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Taffy'S How
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Chart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cricket Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lower Green West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Baron Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bramcote Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Jeppo'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Church Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Miles Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Blake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1