ROWAN CRESCENT, SW16 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5JB

ROWAN CRESCENT, SW16 5JB, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5JB, encompassing approximately 5602 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 5JB area, explore the SW16 5JB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 5JB area, visit the SW16 5JB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW16 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakleigh Way with total crimes: 3

ROWAN CRESCENT, SW16 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences136.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.32-18.18%
Vehicle crime31.61-50.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.57-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.3222.22%
Vehicle crime61.96200.00%
Public order51.0766.67%
Burglary40.89-20.00%
Other theft30.71-72.73%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.8933.33%
Other theft113.57175.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.9650.00%
Burglary51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Robbery30.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.21275.00%
Vehicle crime62.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.07-14.29%
Robbery41.070.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Public order20.36-71.43%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.07-12.50%
Public order71.25600.00%
Other theft41.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.71-86.21%
Vehicle crime40.71-20.00%
Robbery40.71300.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.6070.59%
Anti-social behaviour85.18-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.4340.00%
Other theft61.25100.00%
Vehicle crime51.07150.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202413
January 202420
December 202315
November 20234
October 202329
September 202317

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Lymington Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stirling Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Chilmark Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longthornton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Byards Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Stockport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rowan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Churchmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Larbert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Granton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodside Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rowan Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1