CR4 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 4EX

CR4 4EX, Merton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CR4 postcode area, which has experienced 553 crimes and a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CR4 4EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 4EX, encompassing approximately 3699 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CR4 4EX area, explore the CR4 4EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 4EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Octavia Close with total crimes: 7
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Deer Park Gardens with total crimes: 4

CR4 4EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.111100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 order10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-12.50%
Burglary51.89150.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.68166.67%
Public order42.16100.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.65125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-42.86%
Other theft42.16300.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7327.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.89100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6250.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20241
April 202414
January 202421
December 202318
November 20238
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Octavia Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deer Park Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Taplow Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. White Bridge Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Crescent Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rawnsley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rutter Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hatfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1