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

Overview of Crime in CR4 3NU

LONDON ROAD, CR4 3NU, Merton has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3NU 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 3NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3NU, encompassing approximately 7095 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR4 3NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 8
  • Montrose Gardens with total crimes: 6

LONDON ROAD, CR4 3NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.8324.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.376.25%
Vehicle crime102.40400.00%
Other theft61.41500.00%
Shoplifting50.8566.67%
Drugs50.7066.67%
Public order40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Theft from the person30.56200.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4447.06%
Anti-social behaviour163.52-5.88%
Burglary62.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85300.00%
Public order40.56-20.00%
Shoplifting30.56-76.92%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.14-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.406.25%
Shoplifting132.40550.00%
Public order51.83-54.55%
Other theft50.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.7033.33%
Theft from the person30.5650.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Burglary20.28-71.43%
Robbery10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.2541.67%
Anti-social behaviour164.79-15.79%
Public order112.25175.00%
Burglary71.5540.00%
Other theft50.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7025.00%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.28-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.70-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour193.38-13.64%
Shoplifting122.68140.00%
Burglary51.69150.00%
Other theft50.7025.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-33.33%
Public order40.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-42.86%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.83-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour224.09-18.52%
Public order83.10-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.13250.00%
Vehicle crime60.99100.00%
Shoplifting50.85-28.57%
Drugs40.7033.33%
Other theft40.56-42.86%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.360.00%
Public order93.810.00%
Other theft71.270.00%
Shoplifting70.990.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202413
January 20242
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
April 202417
January 202434
December 202324
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202417
January 202416
December 202319
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

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 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Broadway Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Sibthorp Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clarendon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Esher Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chalkley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Green East
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Commonside West
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Furlong Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Mark'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Langdale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Queen Anne'S Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kingsleigh Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Elmwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Holborn Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Taffy'S How
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Walnut Tree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Chart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cricket Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lower Green West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Church Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1