COLLEGE ROAD, SW19 2BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2BP

COLLEGE ROAD, SW19 2BP, Merton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2BP 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 2BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2BP, encompassing approximately 8049 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW19 2BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

COLLEGE ROAD, SW19 2BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting218.57600.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.618.33%
Violence and sexual offences121.61-20.00%
Other theft91.49200.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.860.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Other theft30.37200.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3412.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.480.00%
Public order71.740.00%
Other theft60.870.00%
Burglary50.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Theft from the person40.500.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.06-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences192.86-29.63%
Other theft102.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.24-16.67%
Public order61.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.750.00%
Bicycle theft40.62100.00%
Theft from the person40.50-33.33%
Burglary30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Robbery10.25-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.1792.86%
Shoplifting243.35100.00%
Other theft122.98-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour121.490.00%
Public order81.49300.00%
Theft from the person60.99200.00%
Robbery60.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1710.31112.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.11-6.67%
Shoplifting121.74-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour121.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.4914.29%
Robbery60.9950.00%
Bicycle theft30.75-25.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Public order20.25-80.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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
Shoplifting3412.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.860.00%
Public order101.490.00%
Other theft81.240.00%
Vehicle crime70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Bicycle theft40.750.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20243
April 202434
January 202423
December 202324
November 202312
October 202334

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 202420
January 202419
December 202327
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20233
October 20234

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
October 20231

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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Burns Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kimble Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Waterfall Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1