LONDON ROAD, CR4 3LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3LA

LONDON ROAD, CR4 3LA, Merton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3LA 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 3LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3LA, encompassing approximately 5128 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR4 3LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graveney Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Links Way with total crimes: 6
  • Figge'S Road with total crimes: 5

LONDON ROAD, CR4 3LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7023.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.75300.00%
Other theft71.56133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.510.00%
Burglary52.530.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.77800.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.39-86.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9425.00%
Vehicle crime82.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.5640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.36-14.29%
Shoplifting61.17500.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary20.39-71.43%
Robbery10.39-66.67%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.55-33.33%
Burglary72.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.36-41.67%
Other theft61.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8912.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.5120.00%
Vehicle crime72.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.3666.67%
Other theft50.970.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Burglary30.78-57.14%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.120.00%
Burglary71.950.00%
Other theft51.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202418
March 20242
January 202415
December 202312
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Graveney Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Links Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Figge'S Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tooting
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pitcairn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Glasford Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Framfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Boscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Otterburn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Gorringe Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Inglemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Finborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Shrewton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Swains Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Dovedale Rise
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dennis Reeve Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Manship Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lyveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1