GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1BJ

GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BJ, Merton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW19 postcode area, which has experienced 471 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW19 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1BJ, encompassing approximately 7401 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 1BJ area, explore the SW19 1BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Grove Road with total crimes: 6
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour309.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.051200.00%
Public order61.760.00%
Theft from the person40.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.27-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.44%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.430.00%
Other theft72.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.6713.64%
Anti-social behaviour173.380.00%
Shoplifting172.306.25%
Other theft122.30-25.00%
Drugs101.62900.00%
Public order81.3514.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.0850.00%
Burglary60.81500.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-33.33%
Theft from the person40.54-33.33%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.65-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour172.9754.55%
Other theft162.306.67%
Shoplifting162.1677.78%
Public order72.16250.00%
Theft from the person60.95100.00%
Vehicle crime60.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.89-17.86%
Other theft153.117.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.03-21.43%
Shoplifting91.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-40.00%
Burglary50.81400.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-40.00%
Theft from the person30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-70.00%
Public order20.41-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.9416.67%
Shoplifting183.78260.00%
Other theft142.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.89-39.13%
Public order101.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.35100.00%
Vehicle crime101.3566.67%
Bicycle theft51.350.00%
Robbery40.680.00%
Theft from the person20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.240.00%
Other theft123.110.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Shoplifting50.680.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Theft from the person30.540.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202416
January 202417
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202427
January 202417
December 202316
November 20239
October 202318
September 20235

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20241
April 202418
January 202425
December 202322
November 202323
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nelson Grove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Downside Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tintern Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Colliers Wood (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Pincott Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Dowman Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Watermill Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Norman Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. East Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. South Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Baltic Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Holmes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Deburgh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Grove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Olive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Mill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1