SW19 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1JQ

SW19 1JQ, Merton has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.85 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1JQ 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 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1JQ, encompassing approximately 8007 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-17.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)

SW19 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20

SW19 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9025.85900.00%
Anti-social behaviour4711.24-17.54%
Violence and sexual offences255.8738.89%
Other theft183.121700.00%
Public order102.25233.33%
Theft from the person51.2566.67%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5712.74171.43%
Violence and sexual offences187.125.88%
Shoplifting92.2512.50%
Burglary31.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37200.00%
Public order30.37-25.00%
Theft from the person30.3750.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other theft10.25-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.62-19.05%
Other theft102.1242.86%
Shoplifting81.2560.00%
Burglary61.00100.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Public order40.5033.33%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.37-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour212.6223.53%
Other theft72.62-22.22%
Shoplifting50.87-64.29%
Vehicle crime50.62150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62100.00%
Burglary30.50-50.00%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Public order30.37-70.00%
Robbery20.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3662.50%
Anti-social behaviour173.25-19.05%
Shoplifting142.12100.00%
Public order101.75400.00%
Other theft91.25-40.00%
Robbery61.12100.00%
Burglary60.75200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.25-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.6240.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.62-33.33%
Other theft152.00114.29%
Shoplifting71.87-30.00%
Theft from the person70.87-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Public order20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.000.00%
Shoplifting101.870.00%
Theft from the person101.250.00%
Other theft71.250.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Bicycle theft50.750.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202457
April 202421
January 202421
December 202317
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202417
January 202421
December 202326
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 20249
April 20248
January 20245
December 202314
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total92
    Shoplifting80
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kirkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1