APPLETON SQUARE, CR4 3SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 3SF

APPLETON SQUARE, CR4 3SF, Merton has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This CR4 3SF 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 3SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 3SF, encompassing approximately 5589 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

CR4 3SF 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
  • Hawkes Road with total crimes: 3

APPLETON SQUARE, CR4 3SF 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 offences1510.20-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour112.68-15.38%
Vehicle crime81.97700.00%
Drugs51.43400.00%
Shoplifting40.89100.00%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.1264.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.118.33%
Burglary42.33-20.00%
Public order40.72100.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.36-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.50-7.69%
Shoplifting92.1528.57%
Burglary51.61400.00%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.168.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.33-47.37%
Shoplifting71.79133.33%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.95137.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.40100.00%
Other theft62.15-25.00%
Shoplifting31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.05166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.07400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8966.67%
Shoplifting40.89-20.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.150.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
April 202414
January 202410
December 202319
November 20238
October 202312

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 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202412
January 202413
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 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 20235

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 3SF 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. 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. 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. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Peppermint Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Roan Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1