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

Overview of Crime in SW19 1TL

KIPLING DRIVE, SW19 1TL, Merton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1TL 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 1TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1TL, encompassing approximately 5767 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW19 1TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4
  • Kipling Drive with total crimes: 3

KIPLING DRIVE, SW19 1TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.63500.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.0837.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.91-18.18%
Other theft41.56300.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.91700.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-94.12%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.71-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.95266.67%
Shoplifting91.9150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5625.00%
Burglary30.87-40.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Drugs20.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-87.50%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.7926.09%
Other theft85.03700.00%
Shoplifting61.39-40.00%
Burglary51.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-62.50%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.889.52%
Shoplifting103.99233.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.73-11.11%
Robbery41.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-66.67%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.6428.57%
Vehicle crime91.56350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-50.00%
Public order40.69-33.33%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.52-82.35%
Bicycle theft20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.620.00%
Shoplifting173.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.390.00%
Public order61.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

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 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
April 202417
January 202429
December 202323
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

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 1TL postcode area is presented below.

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