VERONICA GARDENS, SW16 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5JR

VERONICA GARDENS, SW16 5JR, Merton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5JR, encompassing approximately 4076 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Granton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

VERONICA GARDENS, SW16 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.2136.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.687.69%
Drugs63.430.00%
Other theft61.47500.00%
Public order41.47300.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Burglary40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.19-8.33%
Vehicle crime42.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.0430.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.19-33.33%
Burglary42.940.00%
Other theft40.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.98-33.33%
Public order30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.74100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.4211.11%
Other theft82.45166.67%
Vehicle crime61.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Burglary40.98300.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2887.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.6828.57%
Vehicle crime52.210.00%
Other theft31.23-25.00%
Robbery30.74-25.00%
Drugs30.7450.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-71.43%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.81-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-36.36%
Public order71.72250.00%
Vehicle crime51.7266.67%
Other theft41.23-33.33%
Robbery40.980.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.700.00%
Other theft61.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202412
January 202418
December 202315
November 20238
October 202330

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 4. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakleigh Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Warminster Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farmhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Thrupp Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Birch Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Limetree Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1