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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5SW

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5SW, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5SW, encompassing approximately 6929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW18 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Mapleton Crescent with total crimes: 3

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.3525.00%
Vehicle crime92.16125.00%
Other theft51.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.72-16.67%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.300.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-33.33%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.29-71.43%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary75.20-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.0140.00%
Vehicle crime61.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-40.00%
Public order30.430.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary105.92400.00%
Vehicle crime81.44166.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Public order30.43200.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.15-45.45%
Vehicle crime30.87-66.67%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Burglary20.29-33.33%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-90.91%
Drugs10.140.00%
Public order10.14-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson118.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.590.00%
Vehicle crime91.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.300.00%
Public order61.010.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Longfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1