CHURCH WALK, SW16 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5JH

CHURCH WALK, SW16 5JH, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.71 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5JH, encompassing approximately 4934 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW16 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Middle Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lyndhurst Avenue with total crimes: 3

CHURCH WALK, SW16 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7122.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.23-46.15%
Other theft71.42250.00%
Vehicle crime61.420.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 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 behaviour136.8944.44%
Violence and sexual offences92.63-10.00%
Drugs31.82200.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In April 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 offences107.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.0350.00%
Other theft51.82-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
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 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.519.09%
Other theft72.4340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.420.00%
Robbery41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime40.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.81300.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences118.7183.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.2320.00%
Vehicle crime61.220.00%
Other theft51.220.00%
Robbery31.01200.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.66-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-54.55%
Other theft51.010.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.850.00%
Other theft52.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241

A total of 3 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.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Middle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Sunnymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kingsmead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Woodstock Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Jolly Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hoylake Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1