THE CLOSE, CR4 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CR4 4LS

THE CLOSE, CR4 4LS, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This CR4 4LS 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 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CR4 4LS, encompassing approximately 3431 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

CR4 4LS 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

THE CLOSE, CR4 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1112.5383.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.210.00%
Vehicle crime62.91500.00%
Possession of weapons31.750.00%
Burglary30.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.450.00%
Burglary62.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 order10.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.33-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.2175.00%
Other theft42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-33.33%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.08-14.29%
Other theft51.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.3316.67%
Other theft62.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.74-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.370.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CR4 4LS 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. Burghley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Cranmer Farm Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mitcham Park
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tramway Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cricket Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baron Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King George Vi Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cranmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bramcote Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Jeppo'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Walsingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brookfields Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1