SW19 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1NU

SW19 1NU, Merton has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1NU, encompassing approximately 8490 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-36.96% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW19 1NU 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
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

SW19 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.19-36.96%
Violence and sexual offences223.4283.33%
Other theft72.59600.00%
Vehicle crime50.8266.67%
Drugs40.59100.00%
Shoplifting40.47300.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour468.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.420.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Public order20.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In July 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 theft10.350.00%
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 theft10.47-80.00%
Public order10.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-91.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.001100.00%
Other theft51.410.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Public order30.35200.00%
Vehicle crime30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 person20.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.36-13.04%
Shoplifting112.3637.50%
Other theft51.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.59-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Burglary30.35-50.00%
Public order20.35-71.43%
Robbery20.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8915.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.71116.67%
Shoplifting81.5360.00%
Public order70.94133.33%
Other theft60.82-45.45%
Robbery60.710.00%
Burglary60.7120.00%
Theft from the person40.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.89-9.09%
Other theft112.3610.00%
Vehicle crime71.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.82-33.33%
Shoplifting50.710.00%
Theft from the person50.590.00%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.5950.00%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Drugs20.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.480.00%
Other theft102.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.180.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Shoplifting50.710.00%
Theft from the person50.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202446
April 202417
January 20244
December 202313
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202420
December 202323
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 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 1NU 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. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Morden Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Path
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hamilton Road Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hartfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Kirkley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1