MERTON ROAD, SW19 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1ED

MERTON ROAD, SW19 1ED, Merton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1ED 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 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1ED, encompassing approximately 8690 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 1ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

MERTON ROAD, SW19 1ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.17-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences183.1163.64%
Other theft62.070.00%
Drugs40.69300.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.35200.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Burglary20.23-33.33%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour377.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.260.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Public order30.35200.00%
Theft from the person30.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.831000.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.270.00%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.64-5.56%
Shoplifting111.9610.00%
Other theft51.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.58-54.55%
Burglary40.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-40.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.12-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.28-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour112.0757.14%
Shoplifting101.27100.00%
Public order71.1575.00%
Other theft60.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.69-16.67%
Robbery40.580.00%
Burglary40.46100.00%
Theft from the person40.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.2576.92%
Other theft82.6514.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.920.00%
Vehicle crime60.810.00%
Theft from the person50.6925.00%
Shoplifting50.58-16.67%
Public order40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.330.00%
Other theft71.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.810.00%
Shoplifting60.810.00%
Vehicle crime60.690.00%
Theft from the person40.690.00%
Public order40.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202437
April 20249
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202417
December 202318
November 202323
October 202313

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Morden Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hamilton Road Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Florence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1