POPLAR AVENUE, CR4 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3LH

POPLAR AVENUE, CR4 3LH, Merton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3LH, encompassing approximately 6576 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR4 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawkes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lock'S Lane with total crimes: 3

POPLAR AVENUE, CR4 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.69-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.740.00%
Vehicle crime51.06400.00%
Drugs40.76300.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.6956.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.80-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.76466.67%
Violence and sexual offences162.5977.78%
Other theft72.4340.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.02-40.00%
Other theft51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.6133.33%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-50.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.08-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson82.28-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-68.42%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.19216.67%
Violence and sexual offences162.8923.08%
Criminal damage and arson132.431200.00%
Vehicle crime61.98500.00%
Public order40.910.00%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.980.00%
Other theft50.910.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202417
January 20243
December 20236
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
April 202416
January 20249
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 20245
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 202313
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawkes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sandy Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lock'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Armfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Border Gate
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Framfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Driftway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dennis Reeve Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Manship Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beaulieu Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Tide Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Graham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Camomile Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eveline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Feltham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1