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

Overview of Crime in SW17 9JT

LONDON ROAD, SW17 9JT, Merton has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9JT 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 9JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9JT, encompassing approximately 5747 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW17 9JT 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 9JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.65-47.62%
Vehicle crime71.91250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Other theft51.0466.67%
Theft from the person40.870.00%
Burglary40.70-20.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.650.00%
Burglary52.440.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 arson10.350.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.00850.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.310.00%
Vehicle crime61.390.00%
Other theft61.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.35-89.47%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0935.71%
Vehicle crime123.3171.43%
Shoplifting72.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0420.00%
Burglary21.04-71.43%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-85.71%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.26-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour102.44-16.67%
Burglary71.74133.33%
Other theft71.2240.00%
Vehicle crime71.22-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.3118.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.310.00%
Vehicle crime82.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3966.67%
Other theft50.8725.00%
Public order40.870.00%
Shoplifting40.70100.00%
Burglary30.70-62.50%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.57-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour122.789.09%
Burglary82.0960.00%
Public order41.3933.33%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Shoplifting20.52-77.78%
Robbery10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.090.00%
Vehicle crime124.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.090.00%
Shoplifting91.910.00%
Burglary51.570.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
April 202419
March 20242
January 202419
December 202314
November 202319
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
April 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 9JT 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. Pitcairn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Avarn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Glasford Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Eastbourne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Otterburn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gorringe Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Inglemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Finborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Shrewton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Swains Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Dovedale Rise
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lyveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bickersteth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1