ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5HZ

ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5HZ, Merton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5HZ, encompassing approximately 6102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 5HZ 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

ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0030.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.1333.33%
Other theft81.97300.00%
Burglary51.31400.00%
Drugs50.82150.00%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66100.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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 offences105.08-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour91.640.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-60.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Public order10.16-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.37-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour92.1350.00%
Vehicle crime51.47150.00%
Public order50.82150.00%
Burglary40.82-20.00%
Other theft30.66-72.73%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6828.57%
Other theft112.95175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.800.00%
Burglary50.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82100.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%
Robbery10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.37250.00%
Vehicle crime62.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.980.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Robbery30.66-25.00%
Public order30.49-57.14%
Drugs30.49200.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order75.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.150.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.660.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202413
January 202418
December 202314
November 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
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 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5HZ 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. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farmhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1