SW19 1LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1LD

SW19 1LD, Merton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1LD 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 1LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1LD, encompassing approximately 8319 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-65.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW19 1LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Morden Road with total crimes: 5
  • High Path with total crimes: 3

SW19 1LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.5387.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.80-65.52%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Drugs40.48100.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary20.24-50.00%
Public order20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour296.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.49700.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Public order30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
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 theft10.48-66.67%
Public order10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.411400.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 person20.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.73-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour101.6811.11%
Shoplifting101.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.2066.67%
Robbery50.6025.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Other theft40.480.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Public order20.24-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.21-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour92.2828.57%
Shoplifting71.08133.33%
Other theft40.84-55.56%
Robbery40.480.00%
Theft from the person40.4833.33%
Burglary30.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-40.00%
Public order30.36200.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.6929.41%
Other theft92.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.08-12.50%
Burglary60.84200.00%
Vehicle crime60.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-16.67%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.040.00%
Other theft70.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.720.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Public order20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202415
March 20241
January 202414
December 202319
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202429
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 1LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Morden Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. High Path
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hamilton Road Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Dowman Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Rowland Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kirkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1