WALPOLE ROAD, SW19 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2BZ

WALPOLE ROAD, SW19 2BZ, Merton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.91 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2BZ 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 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2BZ, encompassing approximately 6962 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

SW19 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Aldis Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WALPOLE ROAD, SW19 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.91233.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.87-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.01-15.38%
Other theft101.58400.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Burglary40.57300.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.150.00%
Shoplifting61.870.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.350.00%
Shoplifting192.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.730.00%
Public order72.590.00%
Other theft71.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.48-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.59-27.78%
Shoplifting91.87-10.00%
Other theft71.29-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Bicycle theft40.72300.00%
Theft from the person40.5733.33%
Burglary40.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5750.00%
Public order30.43-62.50%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.93127.27%
Anti-social behaviour183.5912.50%
Other theft102.59-33.33%
Shoplifting101.44150.00%
Public order81.44300.00%
Robbery61.1520.00%
Vehicle crime50.86-44.44%
Theft from the person30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.9277.78%
Other theft152.30150.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.15-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.58350.00%
Robbery51.2966.67%
Shoplifting40.72-80.00%
Theft from the person40.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-40.00%
Drugs30.430.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2010.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.010.00%
Other theft61.290.00%
Public order50.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202419
January 202418
December 202325
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
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 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202419
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 202320

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202418
January 202413
December 202318
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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 2BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aldis Mews
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Eliza Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Keats Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Pope Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kimble Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maybury Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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