WESTERN ROAD, CR4 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3EB

WESTERN ROAD, CR4 3EB, Merton has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3EB, encompassing approximately 9174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CR4 3EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 6

WESTERN ROAD, CR4 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.0757.14%
Anti-social behaviour183.6028.57%
Burglary51.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Public order40.54300.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other theft10.11-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.32-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour142.297.69%
Other theft51.53-16.67%
Burglary40.540.00%
Shoplifting40.4433.33%
Drugs30.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Public order10.11-85.71%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.54-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.408.33%
Public order71.42250.00%
Other theft60.7650.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-20.00%
Shoplifting30.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.3350.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.194.17%
Anti-social behaviour122.729.09%
Shoplifting71.31600.00%
Vehicle crime50.76-44.44%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Drugs30.44-25.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-77.78%
Burglary20.220.00%
Public order20.22-66.67%
Robbery20.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.62-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.98800.00%
Other theft60.9820.00%
Public order60.65-14.29%
Drugs40.65100.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.9438.46%
Anti-social behaviour143.92-17.65%
Public order71.5316.67%
Other theft50.76400.00%
Shoplifting50.5425.00%
Robbery40.54100.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Burglary30.33-40.00%
Drugs20.33-60.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.830.00%
Public order61.850.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 202311
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
April 202421
January 202422
December 202325
November 202324
October 202336
September 202326

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

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Downe Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lavender Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Sadler Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oakmead Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Lavender Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holborn Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dalton Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Plummer Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Green West
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Taffy'S How
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bond Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Oakwood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heyford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rodney Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bank Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Abbeyfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Portland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Farewell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Western Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1