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

Overview of Crime in CR4 3LB

LONDON ROAD, CR4 3LB, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3LB, encompassing approximately 6443 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Figge'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pitcairn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hawkes Road with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, CR4 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime72.17250.00%
Drugs61.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.93-25.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.1223.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.48-33.33%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9044.44%
Anti-social behaviour122.02140.00%
Vehicle crime41.86-20.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-83.33%
Drugs10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.90-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.400.00%
Shoplifting60.93500.00%
Vehicle crime50.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.780.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Burglary20.31100.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.16-80.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.299.09%
Anti-social behaviour101.86150.00%
Vehicle crime61.55100.00%
Other theft50.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.97-64.52%
Burglary51.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting20.47-80.00%
Other theft20.31100.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.780.00%
Shoplifting104.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
April 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 202331

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202412
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Figge'S Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pitcairn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hawkes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Border Gate
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Framfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Gorringe Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Inglemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Swains Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Dovedale Rise
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dennis Reeve Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Uckfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Manship Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1