LOVE LANE, CR4 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3AJ

LOVE LANE, CR4 3AJ, Merton has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3AJ, encompassing approximately 8116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)

CR4 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Montrose Gardens with total crimes: 6

LOVE LANE, CR4 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.6920.69%
Anti-social behaviour194.315.56%
Vehicle crime132.341200.00%
Drugs61.60500.00%
Public order50.74-16.67%
Shoplifting50.6266.67%
Other theft50.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-33.33%
Theft from the person30.49200.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Robbery20.37-50.00%
Burglary20.25-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.4961.11%
Anti-social behaviour183.57-21.74%
Public order62.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74500.00%
Burglary50.7425.00%
Robbery40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.49-78.57%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.1027.78%
Violence and sexual offences182.83-50.00%
Shoplifting142.22600.00%
Other theft61.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.74150.00%
Public order40.62-63.64%
Burglary40.49-42.86%
Theft from the person30.4950.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour184.44-18.18%
Public order112.22266.67%
Burglary71.3640.00%
Other theft60.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74100.00%
Drugs40.49100.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.25-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.47-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour223.33-8.33%
Shoplifting122.71140.00%
Burglary51.48400.00%
Vehicle crime40.62-42.86%
Other theft30.49-25.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Public order30.37-66.67%
Drugs20.37-66.67%
Theft from the person20.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour243.45-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson102.96900.00%
Public order91.230.00%
Vehicle crime71.1175.00%
Drugs60.86100.00%
Shoplifting50.74-28.57%
Other theft40.62-42.86%
Theft from the person30.49200.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.170.00%
Public order93.570.00%
Other theft71.110.00%
Shoplifting70.860.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Robbery30.490.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202418
January 202436
December 202327
November 202328
October 202342

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202414
January 20242
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202423
January 202418
December 202322
November 202324
October 202329

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

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 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
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
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Broadway Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Rodney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Green East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Furlong Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Langdale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen Anne'S Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kingsleigh Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Venus Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Abbeyfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lulworth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Taffy'S How
    Total1
    Drugs1