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

Overview of Crime in SW19 1DN

MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DN, Merton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1DN 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 1DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1DN, encompassing approximately 6747 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SW19 1DN 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 1DN 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.71-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences162.52-5.88%
Shoplifting132.37550.00%
Vehicle crime61.93500.00%
Burglary60.8920.00%
Bicycle theft50.890.00%
Other theft40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
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 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.560.00%
Public order62.520.00%
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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-94.44%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3012.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.670.00%
Other theft72.520.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Theft from the person30.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.45-4.00%
Shoplifting233.5643.75%
Anti-social behaviour143.41-48.15%
Other theft122.07-29.41%
Drugs91.780.00%
Public order91.33-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.3325.00%
Vehicle crime50.74-28.57%
Theft from the person40.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2717.7858.82%
Violence and sexual offences254.0056.25%
Other theft173.700.00%
Shoplifting162.5233.33%
Public order112.37450.00%
Vehicle crime71.6340.00%
Theft from the person61.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1713.496.25%
Anti-social behaviour172.526.25%
Violence and sexual offences162.52-23.81%
Shoplifting122.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson61.7850.00%
Vehicle crime50.89-37.50%
Burglary40.74100.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
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 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.86-12.50%
Shoplifting213.11162.50%
Other theft163.1114.29%
Anti-social behaviour162.37-33.33%
Public order102.37150.00%
Vehicle crime81.480.00%
Robbery41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.59300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5950.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.560.00%
Other theft143.560.00%
Vehicle crime82.070.00%
Shoplifting81.190.00%
Burglary51.190.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
May 20241
April 202418
January 202424
December 202325
November 202316
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
April 202417
January 202414
December 202327
November 202317
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 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 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.62 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 202312
October 202321
September 20238

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
September 20232

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202317
November 202317
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 1DN 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. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1