CR4 3RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3RT

CR4 3RT, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3RT 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 3RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3RT, encompassing approximately 4704 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CR4 3RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Hawkes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Border Gate with total crimes: 2

CR4 3RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.57-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour62.98-33.33%
Drugs51.28400.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Shoplifting40.85100.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2946.15%
Anti-social behaviour94.0412.50%
Burglary41.9133.33%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-77.78%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7830.00%
Shoplifting92.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.91-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.70100.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.2322.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.34-28.57%
Shoplifting62.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.9828.57%
Other theft61.910.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Shoplifting30.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.2940.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.49-41.67%
Other theft61.4950.00%
Vehicle crime51.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06300.00%
Shoplifting40.85-20.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202413
January 202410
December 202314
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 3RT 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. Hawkes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Border Gate
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Veals Mead
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Oakmead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Turner Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1