MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1DH

MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH, Merton has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.86 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1DH 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 1DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1DH, encompassing approximately 6744 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SW19 1DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6

MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.86-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences152.520.00%
Shoplifting132.22550.00%
Vehicle crime61.93500.00%
Burglary60.8920.00%
Public order50.89-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.851400.00%
Public order62.220.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 theft10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3012.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.970.00%
Other theft72.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Burglary20.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.794.17%
Shoplifting233.7143.75%
Anti-social behaviour193.41-24.00%
Other theft122.82-20.00%
Drugs91.780.00%
Public order91.3328.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.3350.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-42.86%
Theft from the person40.59-33.33%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences243.7133.33%
Shoplifting163.5660.00%
Other theft152.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime72.22133.33%
Public order71.04250.00%
Theft from the person61.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Burglary10.44-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1813.3412.50%
Violence and sexual offences182.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.67-6.25%
Shoplifting102.22-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson61.48-25.00%
Burglary60.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.44-25.00%
Robbery30.44-25.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.30-80.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.900.00%
Shoplifting213.560.00%
Other theft163.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.370.00%
Public order102.370.00%
Vehicle crime91.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.330.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202420
January 202425
December 202324
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202426
April 202417
January 202419
December 202325
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20249
November 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202430
January 202423
December 202316
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202315
November 202318
October 202316

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 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Gilbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Nelson Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 16. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. South Road
    Total1
    Burglary1