CR4 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 4DQ

CR4 4DQ, Merton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 4DQ, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 4DQ area, explore the CR4 4DQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CR4 4DQ area, visit the CR4 4DQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CR4 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Taplow Court with total crimes: 5
  • Deer Park Gardens with total crimes: 4

CR4 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.8127.27%
Violence and sexual offences114.13-15.38%
Vehicle crime43.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

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 offences138.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.840.00%
Other theft23.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.04-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour63.54-14.29%
Burglary41.77300.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7046.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.50133.33%
Public order42.07300.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.97-25.00%
Other theft42.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202412
January 202422
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 4DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Taplow Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Deer Park Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Connaught Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Gale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Belgrave Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hengelo Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Morden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Benedict Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1