KIPLING DRIVE, SW19 1TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1TJ

KIPLING DRIVE, SW19 1TJ, Merton has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1TJ 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 1TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1TJ, encompassing approximately 6370 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

SW19 1TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4

KIPLING DRIVE, SW19 1TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.01600.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.20-35.71%
Other theft51.41150.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.20900.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-94.44%

In April 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 offences1810.05-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour122.83100.00%
Shoplifting111.8822.22%
Vehicle crime51.730.00%
Other theft40.78-55.56%
Public order40.63100.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.2410.71%
Other theft94.8750.00%
Shoplifting91.41-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.9466.67%
Burglary50.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.78300.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.3021.74%
Anti-social behaviour114.3922.22%
Shoplifting101.73150.00%
Other theft61.57-50.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Robbery40.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-66.67%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.09-4.17%
Other theft123.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.8828.57%
Vehicle crime91.41200.00%
Robbery51.41150.00%
Shoplifting40.78-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-50.00%
Public order40.63-42.86%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.710.00%
Shoplifting183.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.260.00%
Public order71.100.00%
Other theft61.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 202318

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 202412
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20241
April 202418
January 202431
December 202328
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 1TJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kiln Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Blackshaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kimble Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterfall Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1