LABURNUM ROAD, SW19 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1BQ

LABURNUM ROAD, SW19 1BQ, Merton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.94 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1BQ 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 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1BQ, encompassing approximately 7220 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-42.42% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SW19 1BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 5

LABURNUM ROAD, SW19 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.94-42.42%
Violence and sexual offences172.6330.77%
Shoplifting102.35900.00%
Burglary61.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8366.67%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Other theft50.6966.67%
Vehicle crime40.69300.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3310.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.571200.00%
Public order61.800.00%
Burglary60.830.00%
Theft from the person40.830.00%
Other theft30.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
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 theft10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.74%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.630.00%
Other theft72.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.078.70%
Anti-social behaviour193.465.56%
Shoplifting172.636.25%
Other theft122.35-14.29%
Drugs91.66800.00%
Public order81.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.11100.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-28.57%
Theft from the person40.69-33.33%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Burglary40.55300.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.1928.57%
Shoplifting162.4977.78%
Other theft142.22-6.67%
Public order71.94250.00%
Vehicle crime70.9740.00%
Theft from the person60.97200.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-50.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

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 offences2312.88-14.81%
Other theft153.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.08-6.67%
Shoplifting91.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.25-40.00%
Burglary50.83400.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-54.55%
Robbery40.690.00%
Bicycle theft30.55-40.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order20.28-80.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.620.00%
Shoplifting183.740.00%
Other theft152.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.080.00%
Vehicle crime112.080.00%
Public order101.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.380.00%
Bicycle theft51.380.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202433
April 202416
January 202419
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419
January 202425
December 202323
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202427
January 202417
December 202316
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gilbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dowman Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1