DEFOE CLOSE, SW17 9RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 9RL

DEFOE CLOSE, SW17 9RL, Merton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9RL 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 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9RL, encompassing approximately 5896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SW17 9RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Aldis Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Watson Close with total crimes: 2

DEFOE CLOSE, SW17 9RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.05-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.70-42.86%
Vehicle crime51.36400.00%
Other theft40.85100.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.95-39.13%
Violence and sexual offences112.3710.00%
Shoplifting61.87-53.85%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.1976.92%
Shoplifting133.90116.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.20-54.55%
Vehicle crime71.70250.00%
Public order51.190.00%
Robbery30.8550.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.99175.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.73-31.58%
Shoplifting62.20-40.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Robbery20.51-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-60.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.18-13.64%
Shoplifting103.22233.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.70-57.89%
Robbery71.36250.00%
Vehicle crime51.19-50.00%
Other theft30.85-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.06-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.7326.67%
Vehicle crime103.22150.00%
Other theft81.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Burglary30.68-62.50%
Shoplifting30.51-82.35%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2513.740.00%
Shoplifting174.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.880.00%
Burglary82.540.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202410
January 202422
December 20238
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202423
January 202413
December 202319
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202413
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
  • 2. Aldis Mews
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Eliza Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nutwell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Maybury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Recovery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Waterfall Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lyveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Trevelyan Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bickersteth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mellison Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. King George Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Himley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woodbury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1