CR4 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 4EX

CR4 4EX, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4EX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 4EX 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
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4

CR4 4EX 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.1636.36%
Violence and sexual offences124.050.00%
Vehicle crime53.240.00%
Burglary41.35300.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences149.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 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

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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 4EX 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. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Deer Park Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hatfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Tramway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Runes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Ravensbury Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Baron Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milner Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gavina Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Heatherdene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Freeman Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hengelo Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Morden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Church Path
    Total1
    Burglary1