CRANESBILL CLOSE, SW16 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5QL

CRANESBILL CLOSE, SW16 5QL, Merton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5QL, encompassing approximately 6330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW16 5QL 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

CRANESBILL CLOSE, SW16 5QL 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5810.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.74-40.00%
Other theft71.42250.00%
Vehicle crime61.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Public order30.47200.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.8487.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.37-9.09%
Drugs31.58200.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

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 offences116.48-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.7460.00%
Other theft51.26-28.57%
Public order40.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Robbery30.47-25.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9035.71%
Other theft73.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.79-42.86%
Robbery40.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.63300.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.90180.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.2112.50%
Vehicle crime71.42600.00%
Other theft61.1120.00%
Robbery30.9550.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.580.00%
Other theft51.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.790.00%
Public order40.790.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 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
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202411
January 202419
December 202314
November 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 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 20236
November 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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 5QL 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. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Middle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Kingsmead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. York Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Oak Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Jolly Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1