SOUTH ROAD, SW19 1UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1UU

SOUTH ROAD, SW19 1UU, Merton has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1UU 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 1UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1UU, encompassing approximately 8121 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW19 1UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

SOUTH ROAD, SW19 1UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.85-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences192.4635.71%
Shoplifting182.34500.00%
Other theft72.22250.00%
Vehicle crime50.86400.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour226.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.710.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-85.71%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2310.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.460.00%
Other theft71.850.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.120.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.3418.75%
Violence and sexual offences182.34-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour102.22-23.08%
Other theft91.230.00%
Public order51.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Theft from the person40.49-33.33%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Drugs30.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.8240.00%
Shoplifting163.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.97-13.33%
Public order91.60350.00%
Other theft91.11-35.71%
Theft from the person61.11200.00%
Vehicle crime50.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Robbery30.37-40.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.4753.85%
Anti-social behaviour152.4625.00%
Other theft141.8575.00%
Vehicle crime71.720.00%
Shoplifting60.86-76.92%
Robbery50.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-57.14%
Drugs30.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Public order20.37-77.78%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.600.00%
Public order91.480.00%
Other theft81.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202423
January 202419
December 202316
November 20236
October 202326

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202420
January 202418
December 202328
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
April 202415
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gilbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Kimble Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1