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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5AD

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5AD, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5AD 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 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5AD, encompassing approximately 8993 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 5AD area, explore the SW18 5AD 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 (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW18 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durnsford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Replingham Road with total crimes: 3

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5AD 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.0010.00%
Vehicle crime51.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44300.00%
Burglary40.44100.00%
Other theft40.44-20.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.00150.00%
Other theft51.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-71.43%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime144.7855.56%
Anti-social behaviour101.5666.67%
Other theft61.11-14.29%
Public order40.67-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.45125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.00300.00%
Violence and sexual offences80.89-42.86%
Other theft70.89-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.780.00%
Public order50.670.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

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 offences145.5655.56%
Other theft91.5680.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-25.00%
Public order50.67400.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-60.00%
Burglary20.44-89.47%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-66.67%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft20.22-33.33%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary197.23850.00%
Vehicle crime102.11-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences91.11-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-60.00%
Other theft50.67-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson156.34275.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.670.00%
Vehicle crime121.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.33-45.45%
Other theft60.6750.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.450.00%
Vehicle crime101.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Other theft40.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 202319
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durnsford Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Acuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Duntshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haldane Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1