GALE CLOSE, CR4 3QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3QJ

GALE CLOSE, CR4 3QJ, Merton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3QJ 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 3QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3QJ, encompassing approximately 5718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR4 3QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deer Park Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Way with total crimes: 4
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 4

GALE CLOSE, CR4 3QJ 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 offences167.346.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57150.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.620.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.77-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.45-44.44%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order20.35-50.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.8719.05%
Anti-social behaviour94.3712.50%
Public order41.57300.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.6461.54%
Anti-social behaviour83.67-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.82-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.2744.44%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202414
January 202425
December 202321
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Deer Park Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chantry Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rodney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Saxonbury Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Gale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Frimley Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Venus Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boundary Business Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Belgrave Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Morden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Benedict Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Church Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Miles Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Blake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Illingworth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. New Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1