BALTIC CLOSE, SW19 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2BL

BALTIC CLOSE, SW19 2BL, Merton has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2BL 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 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2BL, encompassing approximately 7591 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2BL area, explore the SW19 2BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 2BL area, visit the SW19 2BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

SW19 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

BALTIC CLOSE, SW19 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.48600.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.77-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.84-9.09%
Other theft91.32200.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.370.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Other theft30.40200.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.13-80.00%

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
Shoplifting3511.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.370.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Other theft50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Theft from the person40.530.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting2311.72-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences213.03-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.77-16.67%
Other theft91.32-35.71%
Public order61.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.79-20.00%
Theft from the person40.53-33.33%
Drugs40.53300.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9656.25%
Shoplifting243.2971.43%
Other theft143.16-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.849.09%
Public order91.58800.00%
Theft from the person61.19200.00%
Vehicle crime50.79-16.67%
Robbery40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1610.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.116.67%
Shoplifting142.11-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour111.84-8.33%
Vehicle crime61.4520.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-66.67%
Drugs20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.13-91.67%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3413.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.480.00%
Public order121.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.580.00%
Other theft81.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.050.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 202418
January 202421
December 202325
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20243
April 202435
January 202423
December 202324
November 202314
October 202334

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
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 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1