DERBY ROAD, SW19 1LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1LP

DERBY ROAD, SW19 1LP, Merton has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.44 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1LP 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 1LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1LP, encompassing approximately 8244 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (89) incidents (1012.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)

SW19 1LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20
  • Ashbourne Terrace with total crimes: 17

DERBY ROAD, SW19 1LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8922.441012.50%
Anti-social behaviour3410.80-39.29%
Violence and sexual offences254.1256.25%
Other theft133.031200.00%
Public order81.58166.67%
Vehicle crime50.9766.67%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5611.77250.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.7914.29%
Shoplifting81.94300.00%
Burglary40.9733.33%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Public order30.36-25.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other theft10.24-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences141.94-22.22%
Other theft91.7028.57%
Public order41.09300.00%
Burglary30.4950.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Shoplifting20.24-33.33%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.67-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour122.1820.00%
Other theft71.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Shoplifting30.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.36200.00%
Robbery30.36-40.00%
Burglary20.36-60.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Public order10.12-85.71%
Drugs10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.4991.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.79-9.09%
Public order71.21250.00%
Shoplifting60.8520.00%
Robbery50.73150.00%
Burglary50.610.00%
Other theft50.61-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.12-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft147.8875.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.70-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour111.46-8.33%
Vehicle crime61.33100.00%
Shoplifting50.73-28.57%
Burglary50.6166.67%
Theft from the person40.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Public order20.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.670.00%
Other theft81.460.00%
Shoplifting70.970.00%
Public order60.850.00%
Theft from the person60.730.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202456
April 202416
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
April 202414
January 202418
December 202323
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20235

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
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
April 20241
December 20232

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 1LP 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. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Graham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kirkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1