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

Overview of Crime in SW19 1QL

RUSSELL ROAD, SW19 1QL, Merton has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.91 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1QL 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 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1QL, encompassing approximately 7879 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)

SW19 1QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20

RUSSELL ROAD, SW19 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9026.91900.00%
Anti-social behaviour5111.42-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences266.4752.94%
Other theft183.301700.00%
Public order102.28233.33%
Vehicle crime51.2766.67%
Theft from the person50.6366.67%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6313.45142.31%
Violence and sexual offences178.000.00%
Shoplifting92.1612.50%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Burglary30.38-50.00%
Public order30.38-40.00%
Theft from the person30.38200.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Other theft10.25-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.301600.00%
Other theft92.160.00%
Shoplifting81.140.00%
Burglary61.020.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.2622.22%
Violence and sexual offences202.79-25.93%
Other theft72.54-22.22%
Vehicle crime40.89300.00%
Shoplifting40.51-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson40.51100.00%
Robbery30.51-40.00%
Drugs30.38200.00%
Public order30.38-70.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.56107.69%
Anti-social behaviour183.43-21.74%
Shoplifting142.28133.33%
Public order101.78400.00%
Other theft91.27-40.00%
Burglary71.14250.00%
Robbery50.890.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.25-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.6653.33%
Other theft152.9287.50%
Violence and sexual offences131.90-43.48%
Theft from the person71.65-30.00%
Shoplifting60.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.76400.00%
Robbery50.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Public order20.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.920.00%
Theft from the person101.900.00%
Other theft81.270.00%
Shoplifting81.020.00%
Public order61.020.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202463
April 202426
January 202422
December 202318
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
April 202417
February 20241
January 202420
December 202327
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20235
October 20231

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 20249
April 20248
January 20244
December 202314
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 1QL 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. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft5
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Palmerston Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hartfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Graham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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
  • 27. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1