ROOKWOOD AVENUE, KT3 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT3 4LY

ROOKWOOD AVENUE, KT3 4LY, Merton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This KT3 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT3 4LY, encompassing approximately 4958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

KT3 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Caro Place with total crimes: 7
  • Burlington Road with total crimes: 4

ROOKWOOD AVENUE, KT3 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.21-45.45%
Other theft51.21150.00%
Bicycle theft41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.4557.14%
Burglary72.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.41-44.44%
Other theft21.01-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%
Shoplifting10.20-87.50%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.020.00%
Shoplifting81.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.610.00%
Vehicle crime61.41500.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-33.33%
Shoplifting51.2166.67%
Other theft41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Drugs30.60-50.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.8780.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.8133.33%
Vehicle crime61.61-14.29%
Drugs61.21100.00%
Other theft41.210.00%
Burglary30.8150.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.86-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.21-54.55%
Public order41.01300.00%
Other theft40.81-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.60-25.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1210.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.42-31.25%
Vehicle crime102.2225.00%
Other theft72.02-36.36%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Theft from the person30.810.00%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.310.00%
Other theft113.230.00%
Vehicle crime82.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Drugs51.010.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Bicycle theft40.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT3 4LY 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. Caro Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Burlington Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Onslow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Cobham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. George Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. The Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Egmont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Beverley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1