KINGSTON ROAD, SW19 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1LY

KINGSTON ROAD, SW19 1LY, Merton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1LY 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 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1LY, encompassing approximately 7284 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • The Path with total crimes: 3

KINGSTON ROAD, SW19 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour257.55-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences153.43150.00%
Other theft62.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour407.69207.69%
Violence and sexual offences65.4920.00%
Burglary40.82300.00%
Vehicle crime30.55200.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour133.84225.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.78-64.29%
Other theft40.690.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.817.69%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.55300.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Robbery20.27-60.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%
Public order10.14-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.32116.67%
Burglary61.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.820.00%
Robbery50.820.00%
Public order40.69300.00%
Other theft40.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft95.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.82-25.00%
Burglary50.82150.00%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Shoplifting30.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.470.00%
Other theft61.100.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202440
April 202413
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
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 1LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Graham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wilton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Kirkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1