KENNET SQUARE, CR4 3RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3RR

KENNET SQUARE, CR4 3RR, Merton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3RR 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 3RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3RR, encompassing approximately 5344 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

CR4 3RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Heyford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Farewell Place with total crimes: 3

KENNET SQUARE, CR4 3RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.10-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour102.43-41.18%
Vehicle crime91.87800.00%
Drugs41.68300.00%
Shoplifting40.75100.00%
Burglary30.75-50.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.482100.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.120.00%
Burglary63.180.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-91.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.367.14%
Violence and sexual offences122.81-7.69%
Shoplifting92.2528.57%
Burglary41.680.00%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.42-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.62-38.10%
Shoplifting72.43133.33%
Vehicle crime51.31150.00%
Other theft40.94-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.48110.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.93150.00%
Other theft52.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-75.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.17-41.18%
Vehicle crime81.87300.00%
Other theft71.5075.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12100.00%
Shoplifting40.75-42.86%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.860.00%
Shoplifting73.18-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-37.50%
Other theft40.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Public order10.19-83.33%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.230.00%
Shoplifting93.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.680.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Other theft50.940.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
April 202415
January 202414
December 202315
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
May 20241
April 202412
January 202413
December 202321
November 202310
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 3RR 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. Heyford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farewell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheldrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Dalton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oakmead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 14. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roslyn Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1