SW19 1UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 1UZ

SW19 1UZ, Merton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population. This SW19 1UZ 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 1UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 1UZ, encompassing approximately 7957 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (633.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW19 1UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

SW19 1UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.81633.33%
Violence and sexual offences192.7635.71%
Anti-social behaviour182.39-18.18%
Other theft72.26250.00%
Vehicle crime50.88400.00%
Robbery40.63300.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%

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 behaviour227.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.760.00%
Theft from the person41.760.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
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, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3511.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.260.00%
Other theft71.760.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
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, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2312.32-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences212.89-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour112.64-15.38%
Other theft91.38-10.00%
Public order71.13-22.22%
Drugs60.88200.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.63100.00%
Theft from the person40.50-33.33%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.250.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8238.10%
Shoplifting263.64116.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.270.00%
Other theft101.63-28.57%
Public order91.26200.00%
Theft from the person61.13200.00%
Vehicle crime60.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3116.67%
Other theft142.6440.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.760.00%
Shoplifting121.63-65.71%
Robbery51.5125.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-57.14%
Public order30.38-70.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.260.00%
Other theft101.630.00%
Public order101.260.00%
Vehicle crime81.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20243
April 202435
January 202423
December 202326
November 202312
October 202335

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202418
January 202421
December 202329
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 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 202310
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202414
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
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 1UZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Public order2
    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. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 12. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1