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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5JS

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5JS, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5JS 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 5JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5JS, encompassing approximately 8041 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 5JS area, explore the SW18 5JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SW18 5JS 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 5JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4940.00%
Vehicle crime60.8720.00%
Other theft40.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.62-28.57%
Burglary40.62300.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Drugs20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123.9820.00%
Vehicle crime71.4916.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.87-79.17%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9842.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.24300.00%
Vehicle crime60.9920.00%
Public order60.7520.00%
Other theft60.75-25.00%
Burglary30.75-57.14%
Other crime30.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7214.29%
Other theft80.99100.00%
Burglary70.9975.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.87-22.22%
Public order50.87400.00%
Vehicle crime50.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.4742.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.120.00%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-71.43%
Burglary40.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.5050.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson146.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.740.00%
Vehicle crime71.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.870.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Other theft50.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20245
January 202424
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 5JS 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. 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. Lydden Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lydden Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Haldane Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1