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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5JN

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5JN, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5JN, encompassing approximately 7565 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SW18 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Replingham Road with total crimes: 3

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime104.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.1914.29%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.17-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences60.93-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.19250.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-16.67%
Other theft30.6650.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour60.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7966.67%
Public order50.6666.67%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Other theft20.26-33.33%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.49-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.9350.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Other theft30.40-25.00%
Public order30.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4050.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.26-33.33%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime103.9766.67%
Other theft41.32-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-80.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson104.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3216.67%
Vehicle crime60.93-40.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.66-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.790.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

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 5JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hanford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Replingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Longfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pulborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1