MERTON ROAD, SW18 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 5AB

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5AB, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5AB, encompassing approximately 8426 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW18 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Replingham Road with total crimes: 3

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.1511.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.1950.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.56125.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-37.50%
Other theft40.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.47-60.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.1525.00%
Vehicle crime81.1933.33%
Other theft40.95-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.47-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Public order20.36-71.43%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.100.00%
Other theft70.950.00%
Public order70.8340.00%
Vehicle crime60.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.71-44.44%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.070.00%
Other theft70.95133.33%
Public order50.83400.00%
Burglary30.59-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-25.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-60.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary116.05266.67%
Vehicle crime101.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.1933.33%
Violence and sexual offences60.950.00%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59-77.78%
Other theft30.47-40.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson186.170.00%
Vehicle crime82.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.710.00%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Other theft50.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hanford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Replingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Longfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Astonville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haldane Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1