SW19 1UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1UW

SW19 1UW, Merton has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1UW 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 1UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1UW, encompassing approximately 7872 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)

SW19 1UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

SW19 1UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6454.55%
Anti-social behaviour162.16-23.81%
Shoplifting152.03650.00%
Other theft61.91200.00%
Vehicle crime40.76300.00%
Burglary30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%
Public order10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.670.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.13-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.410.00%
Shoplifting121.650.00%
Other theft71.520.00%
Public order50.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.18-5.41%
Other theft104.4542.86%
Shoplifting91.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Public order50.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.64-50.00%
Burglary50.64400.00%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Theft from the person40.5133.33%
Drugs40.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.3032.14%
Shoplifting124.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.52-23.08%
Other theft71.27-46.15%
Public order60.8920.00%
Vehicle crime50.76-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-50.00%
Theft from the person30.3850.00%
Robbery20.38-60.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.947.69%
Anti-social behaviour133.568.33%
Other theft131.65116.67%
Vehicle crime91.6580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-25.00%
Public order50.76-28.57%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Shoplifting40.64-78.95%
Drugs30.510.00%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.810.00%
Shoplifting193.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.520.00%
Public order71.020.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 20234
October 202319

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 202419
January 202435
December 202337
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
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 1UW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gilbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Kimble Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1