LONDON ROAD, CR4 4EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 4EQ

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4EQ, Merton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 4EQ, encompassing approximately 4597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CR4 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Broadway Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Taplow Court with total crimes: 5

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.2622.22%
Burglary52.39150.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.26800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.22-66.67%

In April 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 behaviour149.5775.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.04-50.00%
Burglary62.39100.00%
Other theft41.3033.33%
Public order30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0022.22%
Anti-social behaviour84.7860.00%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0563.64%
Anti-social behaviour53.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.83-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-25.00%
Other theft41.3033.33%
Vehicle crime40.8733.33%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-71.43%
Other crime20.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.740.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20241
April 202411
January 202422
December 202318
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202414
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 4EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crescent Grove
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Broadway Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Taplow Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mitcham Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Tramway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Vicarage Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cricket Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Green West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Baron Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bramcote Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Jeppo'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Church Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1