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

Overview of Crime in CR4 3AU

LOVE LANE, CR4 3AU, Merton has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3AU, encompassing approximately 7634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

CR4 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

LOVE LANE, CR4 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.7512.50%
Burglary62.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.5560.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.10-36.36%
Vehicle crime41.83100.00%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Public order30.39-70.00%
Theft from the person30.39200.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Other theft20.26-50.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.25-4.35%
Public order102.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.31-33.33%
Other theft41.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52100.00%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.13-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.01-16.67%
Shoplifting61.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.79-14.29%
Public order40.79-42.86%
Burglary30.520.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.91-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour183.01-5.26%
Public order72.36-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences3511.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.58-36.67%
Public order82.4960.00%
Other theft61.0520.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Shoplifting30.39200.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.620.00%
Other theft50.650.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202414
January 202422
December 202323
November 202323
October 202335
September 202320

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202416
January 202410
December 202315
November 202318
October 202319
September 202330

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sadler Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chantry Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Green West
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Taffy'S How
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadway Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Chatsworth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Harwood Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Russell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Queen Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Glebe Path
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Benedict Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Church Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Miles Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Venus Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Boundary Business Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rodney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Abbeyfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Portland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1