CHURCH ROAD, CR4 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3BU

CHURCH ROAD, CR4 3BU, Merton has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3BU, encompassing approximately 6719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 3BU 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
  • Chantry Way with total crimes: 4

CHURCH ROAD, CR4 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.13-35.71%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Drugs50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Other crime20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.14-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour122.2320.00%
Public order41.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Burglary40.60100.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.7415.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.42-23.08%
Public order51.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft30.45200.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.705.26%
Anti-social behaviour132.98-13.33%
Burglary31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4550.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-71.43%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

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 offences198.0426.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.83-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.23133.33%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Public order20.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.44-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.68-11.76%
Public order62.2320.00%
Other theft40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.980.00%
Public order52.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202415
January 202423
December 202320
November 202319
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 3BU 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. Chantry Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rodney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Venus Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boundary Business Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Belgrave Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Lulworth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Taffy'S How
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Chart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cricket Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower Green West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Baron Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Benedict Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Church Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Miles Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Blake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Illingworth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Seaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1