CR4 3RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3RX

CR4 3RX, Merton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3RX 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 3RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3RX, encompassing approximately 4511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR4 3RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hawkes Road with total crimes: 3

CR4 3RX 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 offences1312.41-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour102.8811.11%
Shoplifting82.22300.00%
Drugs51.77400.00%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Public order51.1125.00%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5361.54%
Anti-social behaviour94.6512.50%
Public order41.99300.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.63110.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.6530.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.88-27.27%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 behaviour118.8710.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.44-37.50%
Shoplifting102.22-23.08%
Other theft32.22-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Public order20.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.52100.00%
Shoplifting133.5530.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.8866.67%
Other theft82.2233.33%
Public order61.77500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-60.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.64-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.22-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.7750.00%
Other theft61.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33400.00%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.100.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.890.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
April 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20248
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 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

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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 202421
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 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 3RX 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
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 3. Hawkes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Farewell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle 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. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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
  • 23. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1