SW16 5JG, Merton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5JG, encompassing approximately 4101 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 11.46 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.90 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.95 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.22 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.98 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.73 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 8.05 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.93 | -18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.73 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 9.75 | -23.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.17 | 120.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.68 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.73 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.73 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.73 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.73 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 10.73 | 30.77% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.14 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.46 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.22 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.98 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.73 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.73 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.49 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 8.53 | 160.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.17 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.22 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.73 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.49 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.49 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.24 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.10 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.46 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 1.22 | -79.17% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.22 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.49 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.24 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 12.92 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.85 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5JG postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |