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

Overview of Crime in SW16 5JF

ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5JF, Merton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5JF 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 5JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5JF, encompassing approximately 5070 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 5JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Middle Road with total crimes: 4

ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5JF 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.458.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.560.00%
Other theft81.77300.00%
Vehicle crime51.58400.00%
Drugs50.99400.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.519.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.37-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.89-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour112.17120.00%
Burglary42.1733.33%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Other theft30.59-50.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0730.77%
Other theft63.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Robbery30.7950.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.89225.00%
Vehicle crime52.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-33.33%
Public order30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Other theft30.59-40.00%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.13-40.00%
Other theft51.18-16.67%
Public order50.99150.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-85.19%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.23145.45%
Anti-social behaviour105.32-41.18%
Other theft61.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202411
January 202417
December 202313
November 20234
October 202327
September 202311

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 3. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Jolly Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1