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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5SY

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5SY, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5SY 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 5SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5SY, encompassing approximately 9295 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 5SY area, explore the SW18 5SY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW18 5SY area, visit the SW18 5SY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

SW18 5SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

MERTON ROAD, SW18 5SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.7347.83%
Anti-social behaviour123.66-25.00%
Shoplifting111.29266.67%
Other theft101.18900.00%
Drugs81.08700.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Vehicle crime60.75-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6566.67%
Public order40.54-55.56%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.8921.05%
Anti-social behaviour162.476.67%
Public order91.7228.57%
Vehicle crime70.970.00%
Shoplifting30.75-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32200.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Other theft10.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4711.76%
Anti-social behaviour152.0415.38%
Shoplifting151.6166.67%
Vehicle crime71.6140.00%
Public order70.75-22.22%
Bicycle theft70.7540.00%
Other theft60.75-50.00%
Burglary40.65-73.33%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Drugs20.22-71.43%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3021.43%
Burglary151.83-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour131.6118.18%
Other theft121.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.2912.50%
Public order90.9750.00%
Shoplifting90.97125.00%
Drugs70.970.00%
Bicycle theft50.75150.00%
Vehicle crime50.54-54.55%
Robbery20.54-60.00%
Theft from the person20.22-71.43%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1610.76128.57%
Violence and sexual offences141.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.51-8.33%
Vehicle crime111.1822.22%
Other theft91.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.97166.67%
Drugs70.8675.00%
Theft from the person70.75133.33%
Public order60.7520.00%
Robbery50.65150.00%
Shoplifting40.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.01-36.84%
Vehicle crime91.29-52.63%
Burglary70.97-22.22%
Shoplifting60.75-25.00%
Other theft60.65-40.00%
Public order50.65-37.50%
Drugs40.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-70.00%
Theft from the person30.32-50.00%
Robbery20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.2026.32%
Anti-social behaviour192.5826.67%
Vehicle crime192.0446.15%
Criminal damage and arson102.0466.67%
Other theft101.08-9.09%
Burglary91.0850.00%
Public order80.97-20.00%
Shoplifting80.8660.00%
Bicycle theft70.8616.67%
Theft from the person60.7550.00%
Robbery50.65150.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.040.00%
Vehicle crime131.610.00%
Other theft111.400.00%
Public order101.180.00%
Burglary61.080.00%
Bicycle theft60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Shoplifting50.650.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
April 202419
January 202417
December 202314
November 202328
October 202324
September 202319

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 202415
December 202316
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202415
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Newton'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1