LONDON ROAD, SW17 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 9HW

LONDON ROAD, SW17 9HW, Merton has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW17 postcode area, which has experienced 621 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW17 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9HW, encompassing approximately 7208 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 9HW area, explore the SW17 9HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW17 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graveney Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Knapton Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Links Way with total crimes: 6

LONDON ROAD, SW17 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5464.29%
Anti-social behaviour123.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson71.660.00%
Vehicle crime50.9766.67%
Other theft50.6966.67%
Theft from the person50.69400.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Shoplifting40.6933.33%
Public order40.55100.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.050.00%
Burglary51.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.05900.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.770.00%
Other theft82.080.00%
Vehicle crime71.110.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.28-90.48%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.2931.25%
Vehicle crime112.9157.14%
Anti-social behaviour81.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1133.33%
Shoplifting81.11300.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Burglary20.28-71.43%
Other theft20.28-77.78%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.22-14.29%
Other theft91.6628.57%
Burglary71.25250.00%
Vehicle crime70.97-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.715.26%
Anti-social behaviour142.77-12.50%
Vehicle crime81.9460.00%
Other theft71.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.97100.00%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Shoplifting40.55100.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Burglary20.28-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.640.00%
Burglary102.220.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202420
March 20242
January 202421
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
May 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 9HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Graveney Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knapton Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Links Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Figge'S Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tooting
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Amen Corner
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bevill Allen Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pitcairn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Avarn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Glasford Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eastbourne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Otterburn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gorringe Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Inglemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Finborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Shrewton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Swains Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Dovedale Rise
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Lyveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bickersteth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1