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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5LE

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5LE, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5LE 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 5LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5LE, encompassing approximately 6491 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW18 5LE 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
  • Astonville Street with total crimes: 2

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5LE 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.39-26.67%
Vehicle crime61.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92400.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.78200.00%
Vehicle crime42.31-77.78%
Other theft40.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.62-20.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime187.3980.00%
Other theft82.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences50.77-44.44%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Burglary30.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 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 crime108.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.54-35.71%
Other theft81.3914.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.230.00%
Burglary61.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9266.67%
Public order40.7733.33%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.70180.00%
Vehicle crime82.1633.33%
Other theft71.23-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.08-12.50%
Burglary31.08-85.00%
Public order30.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-66.67%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary209.70900.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.0850.00%
Other theft91.3912.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.3933.33%
Vehicle crime61.23-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.92-64.29%
Bicycle theft20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime158.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.310.00%
Other theft82.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202418
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 202320
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 5LE 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. Astonville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Duntshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1