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

Overview of Crime in SW16 5JL

ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5JL, Merton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5JL 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 5JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5JL, encompassing approximately 3945 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW16 5JL 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
  • Wide Way with total crimes: 4

ROWAN ROAD, SW16 5JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.89-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.530.00%
Other theft72.03600.00%
Vehicle crime71.77600.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.79-11.11%
Drugs22.03100.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.89-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.79125.00%
Vehicle crime72.280.00%
Other theft41.77-20.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4115.38%
Vehicle crime73.80133.33%
Other theft51.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.01300.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences139.63116.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.3028.57%
Other theft52.280.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.10-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.77-40.00%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.38-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.0425.00%
Vehicle crime32.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.560.00%
Vehicle crime52.030.00%
Other theft51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 20236
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wide Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Middle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sunnymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kingsmead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jolly Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hoylake Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holly Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Robinhood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Abbotts Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Norbury Cross
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1