LEYTON ROAD, SW19 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1DL

LEYTON ROAD, SW19 1DL, Merton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1DL, encompassing approximately 7250 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 1DL 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

LEYTON ROAD, SW19 1DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.281200.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Burglary50.830.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
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 offences10.14-94.12%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.340.00%
Other theft72.070.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.34-17.39%
Shoplifting172.626.25%
Anti-social behaviour142.34-22.22%
Other theft121.93-14.29%
Drugs91.66800.00%
Public order81.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.10100.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-28.57%
Theft from the person40.69-33.33%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
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 offences2313.939.52%
Anti-social behaviour183.1712.50%
Shoplifting162.4877.78%
Other theft142.21-12.50%
Public order71.93250.00%
Vehicle crime70.97133.33%
Theft from the person60.97200.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-50.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.41-12.50%
Other theft162.906.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.210.00%
Shoplifting92.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.240.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-25.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
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 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.310.00%
Shoplifting183.31260.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.48-30.43%
Other theft152.2125.00%
Public order102.07100.00%
Vehicle crime101.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38500.00%
Bicycle theft40.83100.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Theft from the person20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
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 offences2412.144.35%
Anti-social behaviour233.3176.92%
Other theft123.17-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.660.00%
Public order51.10-50.00%
Shoplifting50.69-28.57%
Burglary40.69-42.86%
Theft from the person30.5550.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.14-75.00%

In August 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 offences2313.100.00%
Other theft153.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.070.00%
Public order101.790.00%
Vehicle crime81.380.00%
Burglary71.100.00%
Shoplifting70.970.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
April 202415
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202316
September 202323
August 202313

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 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 20235
August 202310

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 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
August 20237

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
January 202419
December 202323
November 202321
October 202324
September 202324
August 202323

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202316
October 202315
September 202312
August 202315

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238
August 20238

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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
August 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 1DL 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. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Colliers Wood (Lu Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Watermill Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Merantun Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Norman Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. East Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. South Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Colwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Baltic Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Holmes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Deburgh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Grove Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Olive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1