CR4 3RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3RP

CR4 3RP, Merton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.44 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3RP 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 3RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3RP, encompassing approximately 3634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 3RP area, explore the CR4 3RP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR4 3RP area, visit the CR4 3RP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

CR4 3RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

CR4 3RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.4415.38%
Anti-social behaviour114.130.00%
Shoplifting113.03266.67%
Bicycle theft53.030.00%
Drugs51.38400.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Public order41.38300.00%
Burglary21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.580.00%
Robbery33.030.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3221.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.400.00%
Theft from the person52.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.5417.65%
Anti-social behaviour165.5077.78%
Violence and sexual offences154.40-46.43%
Other theft64.13-40.00%
Public order61.650.00%
Theft from the person31.65-57.14%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.22180.00%
Shoplifting177.7041.67%
Other theft104.6811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.7528.57%
Theft from the person72.48600.00%
Public order61.93500.00%
Vehicle crime41.65-20.00%
Robbery31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.24-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences103.30-23.08%
Other theft92.7580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38100.00%
Bicycle theft41.10100.00%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.1675.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.78-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.58-22.22%
Public order61.93200.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.510.00%
Shoplifting125.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.300.00%
Other theft52.480.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202416
January 202415
December 202328
November 202310
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202410
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202432
January 202420
December 202317
November 202312
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawkes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Border Gate
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Oakmead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1