KT3 4FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT3 4FB

KT3 4FB, Merton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This KT3 4FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT3 postcode area, which has experienced 182 crimes and a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT3 4FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT3 4FB, encompassing approximately 3591 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

KT3 4FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Seaforth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 2

KT3 4FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.62-50.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.30150.00%
Other theft102.78233.33%
Shoplifting62.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6766.67%
Vehicle crime31.39-25.00%
Theft from the person20.84100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Other theft30.84-40.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.14100.00%
Other theft53.340.00%
Drugs51.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.35-25.00%
Other theft51.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-20.00%
Public order41.11100.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.350.00%
Other theft62.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 202410
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT3 4FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 2. Seaforth Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1