WATSON CLOSE, SW19 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2EL

WATSON CLOSE, SW19 2EL, Merton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.56 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2EL, encompassing approximately 2610 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW19 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graveney Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Pitcairn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Glasford Street with total crimes: 3

WATSON CLOSE, SW19 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5683.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.21-50.00%
Burglary52.6825.00%
Other theft41.92100.00%
Vehicle crime41.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.360.00%
Burglary42.300.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.06600.00%
Vehicle crime72.680.00%
Robbery22.680.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.38-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0930.77%
Shoplifting66.51500.00%
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.92100.00%
Burglary21.53-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.09-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour84.98-33.33%
Other theft63.0650.00%
Vehicle crime52.30-37.50%
Burglary41.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Robbery20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.3046.15%
Anti-social behaviour127.2850.00%
Vehicle crime84.6033.33%
Other theft43.06100.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Burglary20.77-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.980.00%
Vehicle crime63.060.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20247
March 20241
January 202417
December 202313
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Graveney Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pitcairn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Glasford Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Finborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Shrewton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Swains Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dovedale Rise
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Lyveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trevelyan Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bickersteth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Himley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1