OXTOBY WAY, SW16 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5HD

OXTOBY WAY, SW16 5HD, Merton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5HD 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 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5HD, encompassing approximately 6780 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 5HD area, explore the SW16 5HD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW16 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Runnymede Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

OXTOBY WAY, SW16 5HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour136.788.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.9211.11%
Other theft71.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Burglary30.44200.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.7728.57%
Other theft21.33-60.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-83.33%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.31-41.67%
Burglary61.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.8820.00%
Other theft50.88-28.57%
Public order40.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.19-7.69%
Other theft71.7716.67%
Vehicle crime51.03-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.74-50.00%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Robbery40.59100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4985.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.9242.86%
Vehicle crime71.47600.00%
Other theft61.03100.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Public order20.29-50.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.030.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 4. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Woodmansterne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Middle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1