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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5JZ

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5JZ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5JZ, encompassing approximately 8484 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 5JZ area, explore the SW18 5JZ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW18 5JZ 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 5JZ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30500.00%
Vehicle crime50.7125.00%
Other theft40.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.47-40.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Burglary30.3550.00%
Public order20.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.5483.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-44.44%
Other theft50.59-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.59-75.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime166.0177.78%
Anti-social behaviour91.8950.00%
Other theft81.0614.29%
Violence and sexual offences60.94-25.00%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Burglary30.47-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 crime96.4828.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.06166.67%
Violence and sexual offences80.94-42.86%
Burglary70.94133.33%
Other theft70.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.82-14.29%
Public order50.710.00%
Drugs30.5950.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%

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 offences146.6075.00%
Other theft91.6550.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.82-22.22%
Public order50.82400.00%
Burglary30.59-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-66.67%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary207.901900.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.06-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences81.06-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.94-53.33%
Other theft60.82-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.71200.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime156.9536.36%
Violence and sexual offences131.77-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson111.53266.67%
Other theft81.30166.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.94-53.85%
Public order20.71100.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.890.00%
Vehicle crime111.530.00%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202416
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 202320
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 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
April 20242
January 20242
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 5JZ 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. Astonville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Normanton Avenue
    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. Ravensbury Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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