WEST BARNES LANE, KT3 6LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT3 6LR

WEST BARNES LANE, KT3 6LR, Merton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This KT3 6LR 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 6LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT3 6LR, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

KT3 6LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Seaforth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 2

WEST BARNES LANE, KT3 6LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.820.00%
Bicycle theft21.820.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.47-20.00%
Burglary32.92200.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft10.73-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.58100.00%
Other theft93.65200.00%
Vehicle crime43.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.82-33.33%
Other theft31.460.00%
Shoplifting21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.580.00%
Vehicle crime62.92200.00%
Other theft32.19-25.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-66.67%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.920.00%
Other theft42.19-20.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.190.00%
Other theft52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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