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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5JG

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5JG, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5JG, encompassing approximately 7085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW18 5JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Melrose Road with total crimes: 3
  • Longfield Street with total crimes: 2

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime114.80175.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.5514.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.130.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.85300.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.9616.67%
Violence and sexual offences70.99250.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Other theft20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.67200.00%
Vehicle crime50.85-37.50%
Burglary30.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other theft20.280.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime84.9414.29%
Burglary61.13500.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Public order30.56200.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.1040.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.9966.67%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson115.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.550.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Other theft40.710.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 202311

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Longfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pulborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1