ACUBA ROAD, SW18 4RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4RR

ACUBA ROAD, SW18 4RR, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4RR 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 4RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4RR, encompassing approximately 6750 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 4RR area, explore the SW18 4RR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW18 4RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durnsford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Groton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thornsett Road with total crimes: 5

ACUBA ROAD, SW18 4RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0722.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.63-23.08%
Vehicle crime61.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89400.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Public order20.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.44116.67%
Violence and sexual offences91.930.00%
Burglary21.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-83.33%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other theft10.30-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.0020.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.78-25.00%
Other theft81.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.190.00%
Burglary40.89-33.33%
Public order30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs20.30-60.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.15-14.29%
Vehicle crime101.7866.67%
Other theft81.48-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.19-25.00%
Burglary60.89200.00%
Drugs50.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7433.33%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.70100.00%
Other theft92.0728.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.33-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.19500.00%
Public order40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-50.00%
Burglary20.44-85.71%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary148.441300.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.07250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.07-50.00%
Other theft71.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.0450.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-90.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.960.00%
Vehicle crime102.070.00%
Other theft81.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.590.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20249
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 202314
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 4RR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durnsford Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Groton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Thornsett Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Astonville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Acuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Ravensbury Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trewint Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Summerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Duntshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1