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

Overview of Crime in CR4 3EF

WESTERN ROAD, CR4 3EF, Merton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3EF, encompassing approximately 6111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 3EF area, explore the CR4 3EF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR4 3EF area, visit the CR4 3EF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

CR4 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 11
  • Heyford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Farewell Place with total crimes: 3

WESTERN ROAD, CR4 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour149.00-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences122.29-45.45%
Vehicle crime111.961000.00%
Shoplifting41.80100.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3383.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.6026.67%
Burglary43.11-20.00%
Public order40.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.33-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.517.14%
Violence and sexual offences122.45-14.29%
Shoplifting91.9628.57%
Burglary51.470.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.53-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour142.29-6.67%
Shoplifting72.29133.33%
Other theft51.1525.00%
Vehicle crime40.8233.33%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.60150.00%
Other theft42.45-33.33%
Public order30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-62.50%
Shoplifting30.49-25.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.02-35.29%
Vehicle crime81.80300.00%
Other theft61.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Shoplifting40.65-42.86%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.870.00%
Shoplifting72.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202412
January 202414
December 202322
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Heyford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farewell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheldrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Foxton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sycamore Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Abbeyfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dalton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Oakmead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 17. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Roslyn Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1