LAINGS AVENUE, CR4 3EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3EP

LAINGS AVENUE, CR4 3EP, Merton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3EP 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 3EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3EP, encompassing approximately 8675 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-34.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 3EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Upper Green West with total crimes: 6

LAINGS AVENUE, CR4 3EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.07-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour102.88-33.33%
Drugs91.150.00%
Vehicle crime71.04250.00%
Other theft50.81400.00%
Shoplifting50.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-20.00%
Public order20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences388.7672.73%
Anti-social behaviour154.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Burglary40.58-33.33%
Public order40.46300.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Shoplifting30.35-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.12-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.88-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour212.54162.50%
Shoplifting132.42333.33%
Burglary61.50500.00%
Other theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Public order10.12-85.71%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.11-11.11%
Public order70.9275.00%
Other theft60.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.58100.00%
Shoplifting30.46-75.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.23-33.33%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.413.85%
Shoplifting123.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04-68.75%
Public order40.58-33.33%
Burglary30.46200.00%
Theft from the person30.35200.00%
Drugs30.35-40.00%
Other theft30.35-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.35-75.00%
Robbery20.23100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.84-39.53%
Anti-social behaviour183.0038.46%
Criminal damage and arson162.07700.00%
Vehicle crime81.84700.00%
Other theft70.92-12.50%
Public order60.8120.00%
Drugs50.69150.00%
Shoplifting40.58-33.33%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.960.00%
Other theft81.500.00%
Shoplifting60.920.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202438
April 202422
January 202427
December 202327
November 202326
October 202343

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202421
January 20248
December 20239
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202316
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202413
January 20243
December 202312
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 3EP 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. Upper Green West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heyford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Border Gate
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lulworth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Oakmead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Taffy'S How
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Seaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1