SUNSHINE WAY, CR4 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3HQ

SUNSHINE WAY, CR4 3HQ, Merton has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3HQ 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 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3HQ, encompassing approximately 8410 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-17.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

CR4 3HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Montrose Gardens with total crimes: 6

SUNSHINE WAY, CR4 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.99-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour114.04-21.43%
Vehicle crime81.31166.67%
Other theft60.95500.00%
Shoplifting60.71100.00%
Drugs60.71100.00%
Public order50.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Theft from the person30.36200.00%
Robbery10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.7570.83%
Anti-social behaviour144.87-33.33%
Public order61.66500.00%
Robbery40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Drugs30.36-25.00%
Burglary30.36-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.36-78.57%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.12-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour212.85200.00%
Shoplifting142.50366.67%
Other theft91.6650.00%
Burglary71.07250.00%
Drugs40.83100.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-40.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.12-75.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.4421.74%
Anti-social behaviour73.33-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-25.00%
Other theft60.71100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7125.00%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Public order40.480.00%
Shoplifting30.48-75.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.11-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour182.73-18.18%
Shoplifting122.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.43-57.89%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime40.48-50.00%
Public order40.48-55.56%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Theft from the person30.3650.00%
Drugs30.36-50.00%
Other theft30.36-57.14%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.79-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour223.694.76%
Criminal damage and arson192.62850.00%
Public order92.2650.00%
Vehicle crime81.07700.00%
Other theft70.95-22.22%
Shoplifting60.83-14.29%
Drugs60.7150.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.99-16.00%
Other theft92.5080.00%
Shoplifting71.07-36.36%
Public order60.83100.00%
Drugs40.7133.33%
Burglary40.480.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.330.00%
Shoplifting112.970.00%
Other theft51.310.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202441
April 202424
January 202428
December 202323
November 202331
October 202342
September 202328

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202414
January 20243
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202421
January 20247
December 202318
November 202322
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 202319
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Sadler Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Montrose Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Upper Green West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heyford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Upper Green East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Lansdell Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dennis Reeve Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1