COTTON CLOSE, CR4 3GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3GR

COTTON CLOSE, CR4 3GR, Merton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3GR 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 3GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3GR, encompassing approximately 8678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

CR4 3GR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Upper Green West with total crimes: 6
  • Heyford Road with total crimes: 4

COTTON CLOSE, CR4 3GR 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.104.17%
Anti-social behaviour132.88-45.83%
Vehicle crime131.50550.00%
Drugs61.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-16.67%
Other theft40.58300.00%
Burglary40.46-42.86%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.23100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.3033.33%
Violence and sexual offences242.7741.18%
Burglary72.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.810.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.23-33.33%
Shoplifting20.23-33.33%
Robbery20.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.07-34.62%
Burglary41.960.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Drugs30.35200.00%
Theft from the person30.35200.00%
Vehicle crime30.3550.00%
Other theft20.35-60.00%
Public order20.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.00-36.84%
Public order101.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15150.00%
Other theft50.58150.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Shoplifting30.46-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.35-60.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.308.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.00-5.00%
Shoplifting72.19600.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-37.50%
Burglary40.580.00%
Public order40.46-20.00%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-60.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.53-41.46%
Anti-social behaviour202.77-4.76%
Vehicle crime82.30166.67%
Public order50.92-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.580.00%
Other theft40.58-20.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.720.00%
Public order92.420.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Robbery40.580.00%
Burglary40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202424
April 202418
January 202412
December 202319
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
April 202417
January 202426
December 202326
November 202324
October 202341

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

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
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sadler Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Upper Green West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heyford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chantry Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rodney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furlong Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen Anne'S Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Venus Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boundary Business Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Sycamore Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Abbeyfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lulworth Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dalton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Taffy'S How
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Lower Green West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Church Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1