SW16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16

SW16, Merton has recorded a total of 754 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SW16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SW16, encompassing approximately 86744 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (197) incidents (21.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (203.85% increase)

SW16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 84
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 28

SW16 Crime Map

Postcodes in SW16

The postcode district are associated with the SW16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SW16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1978.6921.60%
Anti-social behaviour1532.27-26.09%
Shoplifting791.76203.85%
Vehicle crime600.9176.47%
Other theft580.69176.19%
Criminal damage and arson540.67100.00%
Public order430.62-10.42%
Burglary350.5075.00%
Robbery270.4042.11%
Theft from the person190.31171.43%
Drugs150.22150.00%
Other crime90.17125.00%
Bicycle theft30.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.030.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 162 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2076.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1622.390.00%
Public order481.874700.00%
Vehicle crime340.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson270.390.00%
Shoplifting260.310.00%
Other theft210.300.00%
Burglary200.240.00%
Robbery190.230.00%
Theft from the person70.22600.00%
Drugs60.080.00%
Other crime40.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.030.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.010.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.06-95.74%
Violence and sexual offences20.02-98.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1707.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1341.960.00%
Vehicle crime731.540.00%
Shoplifting700.840.00%
Public order470.814600.00%
Other theft440.542100.00%
Burglary430.514200.00%
Robbery380.503700.00%
Theft from the person190.441800.00%
Drugs120.220.00%
Bicycle theft70.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.08100.00%
Possession of weapons40.050.00%
Other crime20.050.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.090.00%
Other theft20.020.00%
Public order10.020.00%
Robbery10.010.00%
Theft from the person10.010.00%
Burglary10.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.01-99.56%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2268.8036.97%
Anti-social behaviour1142.61-3.39%
Other theft831.3115.28%
Vehicle crime760.9622.58%
Criminal damage and arson490.8822.50%
Shoplifting450.56-13.46%
Robbery400.522.56%
Burglary380.468.57%
Public order340.44-27.66%
Drugs310.39244.44%
Theft from the person140.36-33.33%
Other crime60.160.00%
Bicycle theft50.07-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1657.7710.74%
Anti-social behaviour1181.907.27%
Other theft721.361.41%
Vehicle crime620.83-30.34%
Shoplifting520.71100.00%
Public order470.6023.68%
Criminal damage and arson400.54-9.09%
Robbery390.46-7.14%
Burglary350.4516.67%
Theft from the person210.4040.00%
Drugs90.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.10-33.33%
Other crime60.0750.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1497.44-31.96%
Anti-social behaviour1101.72-17.29%
Vehicle crime891.2745.90%
Other theft711.0318.33%
Criminal damage and arson440.82-18.52%
Robbery420.51100.00%
Public order380.48-19.15%
Burglary300.443.45%
Shoplifting260.35-35.00%
Theft from the person150.30-11.76%
Drugs120.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft90.1450.00%
Possession of weapons60.1020.00%
Other crime40.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 219 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2198.288.42%
Anti-social behaviour1332.52-17.39%
Vehicle crime611.531.67%
Other theft600.70-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson540.698.00%
Public order470.62-4.08%
Shoplifting400.5481.82%
Burglary290.460.00%
Robbery210.33-4.55%
Drugs180.2412.50%
Theft from the person170.210.00%
Other crime80.2060.00%
Bicycle theft60.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.07150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 202 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 161 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.330.00%
Other theft681.860.00%
Vehicle crime600.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson500.690.00%
Public order490.580.00%
Burglary290.560.00%
Shoplifting220.330.00%
Robbery220.250.00%
Theft from the person170.250.00%
Drugs160.200.00%
Bicycle theft100.180.00%
Other crime50.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
April 202438
March 20241
January 202440
December 202339
November 202342
October 202321
September 202322

A total of 260 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202420
April 202443
March 20241
January 202438
December 202335
November 202330
October 202329
September 202329

A total of 1493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 149.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024197
August 2024162
May 20242
April 2024170
February 20241
January 2024226
December 2023165
November 2023149
October 2023219
September 2023202

A total of 1130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024153
August 2024207
April 2024134
January 2024114
December 2023118
November 2023110
October 2023133
September 2023161

A total of 515 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202434
April 202473
January 202476
December 202362
November 202389
October 202361
September 202360

A total of 479 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202421
April 202444
March 20242
January 202483
December 202372
November 202371
October 202360
September 202368

A total of 325 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202427
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 202449
December 202340
November 202344
October 202354
September 202350

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 131 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202414
December 202321
November 202315
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 360 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202426
April 202470
January 202445
December 202352
November 202326
October 202340
September 202322

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202412
January 202431
December 20239
November 202312
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 357 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202448
July 20241
May 20242
April 202447
March 20241
January 202434
December 202347
November 202338
October 202347
September 202349

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total84
    Shoplifting46
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order5
    Robbery4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total40
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total28
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Ockley Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Virginia Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary2
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Samuel Johnson Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Avenue Mews
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. St Oswald'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harefield Road
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Fallsbrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fir Tree Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Leigham Court Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2