STIRLING CLOSE, SW16 5HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5HH

STIRLING CLOSE, SW16 5HH, Merton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5HH, encompassing approximately 6785 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 5HH area, explore the SW16 5HH 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 (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Granton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

STIRLING CLOSE, SW16 5HH 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.3762.50%
Violence and sexual offences91.92-10.00%
Other theft81.33300.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.13-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.4733.33%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.60-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.62200.00%
Public order50.88150.00%
Other theft40.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.1921.43%
Other theft82.51100.00%
Vehicle crime41.18-42.86%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-66.67%
Drugs20.29-33.33%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.63250.00%
Vehicle crime72.06250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0350.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Public order30.59-40.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29100.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.740.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202411
January 202417
December 202314
November 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20232
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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 4. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodmansterne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1