EAST ROAD, SW19 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1AS

EAST ROAD, SW19 1AS, Merton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW19 postcode area, which has experienced 642 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW19 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1AS, encompassing approximately 7990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 1AS area, explore the SW19 1AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 1AS area, visit the SW19 1AS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW19 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

EAST ROAD, SW19 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.25-25.00%
Shoplifting62.25500.00%
Other theft60.75200.00%
Vehicle crime40.75300.00%
Robbery40.50300.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.000.00%
Theft from the person41.500.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.130.00%
Shoplifting141.750.00%
Other theft71.750.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.14-35.71%
Shoplifting132.25116.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.630.00%
Other theft81.38-11.11%
Public order61.0050.00%
Drugs60.75200.00%
Bicycle theft40.75300.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Theft from the person40.50-33.33%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.50-21.43%
Other theft91.38-30.77%
Shoplifting61.13100.00%
Theft from the person60.75200.00%
Vehicle crime60.750.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Robbery20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.6417.65%
Anti-social behaviour142.507.69%
Other theft131.7544.44%
Vehicle crime61.63-25.00%
Robbery40.7533.33%
Shoplifting30.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Public order20.38-75.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.01-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.130.00%
Other theft91.63-25.00%
Shoplifting91.13350.00%
Vehicle crime81.1360.00%
Public order81.00166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.00250.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.130.00%
Other theft121.630.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202414
January 202413
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202417
January 202418
December 202328
November 202320
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
April 202414
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 1AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gilbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 12. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1