LACROSSE WAY, SW16 5UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5UL

LACROSSE WAY, SW16 5UL, Merton has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5UL 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 5UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5UL, encompassing approximately 7098 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW16 5UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Runnymede Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5

LACROSSE WAY, SW16 5UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.6112.50%
Violence and sexual offences112.5457.14%
Vehicle crime51.55150.00%
Robbery40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5633.33%
Public order40.560.00%
Burglary40.5633.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.2145.45%
Violence and sexual offences72.2540.00%
Burglary30.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-75.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.49266.67%
Vehicle crime81.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.13-68.75%
Burglary50.7066.67%
Public order40.70300.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.07100.00%
Other theft42.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.3733.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.13-52.94%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Burglary20.56-60.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.346.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-33.33%
Public order50.85150.00%
Burglary50.70400.00%
Vehicle crime50.7025.00%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9077.78%
Anti-social behaviour92.25-40.00%
Other theft51.2725.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Public order20.28100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.110.00%
Vehicle crime71.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Other theft40.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20245
January 202416
December 20238
November 202317
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodmansterne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1