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

Overview of Crime in CR4 4FY

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4FY, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4FY 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 4FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 4FY, encompassing approximately 3298 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CR4 4FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Octavia Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hillfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4

LONDON ROAD, CR4 4FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3442.86%
Other theft33.03200.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.10-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour73.34133.33%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8844.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.49-10.00%
Vehicle crime32.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-62.50%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-71.43%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.40-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.03-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.43250.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.240.00%
Public order32.730.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Octavia Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hillfield Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Riverside Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taplow Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Osier Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. London Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Crescent Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rawnsley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1