WEST BARNES LANE, KT3 4PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT3 4PS

WEST BARNES LANE, KT3 4PS, Merton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.68 per 1,000 population. This KT3 4PS 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 4PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT3 4PS, encompassing approximately 1115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

KT3 4PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 4

WEST BARNES LANE, KT3 4PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.6862.50%
Vehicle crime411.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59-40.00%
Public order32.6950.00%
Shoplifting22.690.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour57.17-16.67%
Shoplifting24.480.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Other theft10.90-90.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.3757.14%
Other theft109.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.9650.00%
Drugs25.380.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-50.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.10-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour46.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.59-20.00%
Other theft43.590.00%
Public order23.59100.00%
Shoplifting21.79-71.43%
Burglary11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.95-42.11%
Shoplifting79.86250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime55.38150.00%
Other theft44.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1943.9290.00%
Anti-social behaviour1217.03-7.69%
Other theft510.76-16.67%
Public order34.480.00%
Drugs22.69100.00%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Shoplifting21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1338.548.33%
Violence and sexual offences1011.65-54.55%
Other theft68.96-53.85%
Vehicle crime45.38300.00%
Public order33.59-25.00%
Theft from the person22.690.00%
Drugs11.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-83.33%
Shoplifting10.90-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2260.050.00%
Other theft1319.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.760.00%
Public order45.380.00%
Shoplifting23.590.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202411
January 20247
December 202311
November 202319
October 202310
September 202322

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202312
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1