LONGTHORNTON ROAD, SW16 5QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5QF

LONGTHORNTON ROAD, SW16 5QF, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5QF 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 5QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5QF, encompassing approximately 5880 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW16 5QF 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

LONGTHORNTON ROAD, SW16 5QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.53-42.86%
Other theft71.36250.00%
Vehicle crime71.190.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.1275.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.38-9.09%
Drugs31.70200.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In April 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 offences116.29-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour81.8760.00%
Other theft51.36-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Robbery20.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6527.27%
Other theft72.3840.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.85-28.57%
Robbery40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.68300.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences116.9783.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.8716.67%
Vehicle crime61.19500.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.42-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences61.02-64.71%
Other theft51.020.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-60.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.890.00%
Other theft51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20232
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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5QF 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. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Jolly Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1