MERTON ROAD, SW18 1QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1QX

MERTON ROAD, SW18 1QX, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW18 postcode area, which has experienced 442 crimes and a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW18 1QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1QX, encompassing approximately 8775 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 1QX area, explore the SW18 1QX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SW18 1QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

MERTON ROAD, SW18 1QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.7038.46%
Anti-social behaviour244.10-14.29%
Burglary102.73900.00%
Other theft101.14400.00%
Shoplifting81.14100.00%
Drugs80.910.00%
Vehicle crime70.9116.67%
Public order70.80-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8020.00%
Theft from the person50.68400.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.5727.27%
Violence and sexual offences263.1923.81%
Public order102.9625.00%
Vehicle crime61.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68400.00%
Shoplifting40.57-42.86%
Other theft20.46-75.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Burglary10.11-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.51-8.70%
Vehicle crime82.3914.29%
Other theft80.91-33.33%
Public order80.91-33.33%
Burglary70.91-50.00%
Shoplifting70.8040.00%
Bicycle theft60.8050.00%
Theft from the person30.6850.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Drugs20.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.56-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour222.620.00%
Burglary142.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.609.09%
Other theft121.3733.33%
Public order121.370.00%
Vehicle crime71.37-12.50%
Drugs60.80-33.33%
Shoplifting50.6825.00%
Bicycle theft40.5733.33%
Theft from the person20.46-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.81-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour223.08-18.52%
Public order122.51140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.37120.00%
Burglary101.2566.67%
Drugs91.1480.00%
Other theft91.0328.57%
Robbery81.03166.67%
Vehicle crime80.9160.00%
Theft from the person70.91133.33%
Shoplifting40.80-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.397.69%
Anti-social behaviour273.1917.39%
Other theft73.08-56.25%
Burglary60.80-40.00%
Shoplifting50.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.57-66.67%
Public order50.57-28.57%
Drugs50.5725.00%
Robbery30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person30.34-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.184.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.964.55%
Other theft162.6233.33%
Vehicle crime151.8236.36%
Criminal damage and arson111.7137.50%
Burglary101.2511.11%
Public order71.14-36.36%
Theft from the person70.8075.00%
Bicycle theft70.8040.00%
Shoplifting70.80250.00%
Robbery50.80150.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.850.00%
Other theft122.510.00%
Vehicle crime111.370.00%
Public order111.250.00%
Burglary91.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.030.00%
Drugs60.910.00%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
April 202421
January 202423
December 202327
November 202328
October 202326
September 202325

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20247
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
April 202422
January 202422
December 202322
November 202327
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 1QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wandsworth High Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Church Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Newton'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. All Saints Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Armoury Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1