DOUGLAS AVENUE, KT3 6HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT3 6HT

DOUGLAS AVENUE, KT3 6HT, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This KT3 6HT 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 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT3 6HT, encompassing approximately 4320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

KT3 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 5
  • Seaforth Avenue with total crimes: 3

DOUGLAS AVENUE, KT3 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.630.00%
Burglary51.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.23-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft107.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.31600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-83.33%

In January 2024, 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 crime76.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-40.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9525.00%
Vehicle crime72.31250.00%
Drugs61.62500.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-33.33%
Other theft40.93-33.33%
Public order40.930.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.490.00%
Other theft62.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.390.00%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT3 6HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Seaforth Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Claremont Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Arthur Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Meadowsweet Close
    Total1
    Drugs1