RUSSELL ROAD, SW19 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1LW

RUSSELL ROAD, SW19 1LW, Merton has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.62 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1LW, encompassing approximately 7953 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (1114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

SW19 1LW 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

RUSSELL ROAD, SW19 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8520.621114.29%
Anti-social behaviour3210.69-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences194.0290.00%
Other theft122.391100.00%
Public order51.5166.67%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5210.69225.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.5425.00%
Shoplifting71.26250.00%
Burglary40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime30.50200.00%
Public order30.38200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Other theft10.25-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.2833.33%
Other theft82.0133.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.01-33.33%
Robbery21.01-33.33%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.5371.43%
Violence and sexual offences121.51-29.41%
Other theft61.5120.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Public order10.13-85.71%
Drugs10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5470.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.14-22.22%
Public order70.88600.00%
Burglary60.8820.00%
Robbery50.75150.00%
Other theft50.63-50.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.54-47.37%
Other theft101.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.26-10.00%
Shoplifting51.13-28.57%
Burglary50.6366.67%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.390.00%
Shoplifting71.260.00%
Other theft60.880.00%
Public order50.750.00%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202452
April 202416
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 1LW 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. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Graham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wilton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kirkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1