DOWNSIDE CLOSE, SW19 1DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1DA

DOWNSIDE CLOSE, SW19 1DA, Merton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1DA 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 1DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1DA, encompassing approximately 8068 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 1DA area, explore the SW19 1DA 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW19 1DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4

DOWNSIDE CLOSE, SW19 1DA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.86-40.91%
Other theft41.61100.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3750.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour225.5883.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.73-40.00%
Theft from the person31.1250.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Public order20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25100.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.95-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour121.86140.00%
Other theft51.49-28.57%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Burglary30.37-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.37-25.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.9223.08%
Other theft73.970.00%
Burglary70.87600.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.87-37.50%
Drugs50.62400.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Shoplifting30.5050.00%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.44-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour83.220.00%
Other theft70.99-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.170.00%
Other theft103.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-44.44%
Public order40.62-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Robbery30.5050.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.040.00%
Public order113.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.120.00%
Other theft80.990.00%
Vehicle crime60.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202415
January 202432
December 202326
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
April 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 1DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gilbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1