MIDDLE WAY, SW16 4HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4HN

MIDDLE WAY, SW16 4HN, Merton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4HN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 736 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 4HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4HN, encompassing approximately 5382 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 4HN area, explore the SW16 4HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW16 4HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Middle Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wide Way with total crimes: 4

MIDDLE WAY, SW16 4HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2510.00%
Other theft72.04250.00%
Vehicle crime71.30600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-44.44%
Public order30.93200.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.8680.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.13-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.2325.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-16.67%
Other theft40.93-42.86%
Robbery30.74-25.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Public order20.37100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9918.18%
Other theft72.4240.00%
Vehicle crime61.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-20.00%
Robbery40.74100.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56200.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.13175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-28.57%
Other theft50.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.02-30.00%
Other theft61.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-66.67%
Public order20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202412
January 202413
December 202311
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 4HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wide Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Middle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sunnymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kingsmead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Isham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Jolly Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Norbury Cross
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1