SW19 2FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2FA

SW19 2FA, Merton has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2FA 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 2FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2FA, encompassing approximately 6999 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

SW19 2FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

SW19 2FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.57400.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.57-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour101.86-23.08%
Other theft71.43250.00%
Burglary51.00-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Public order40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime40.57300.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.710.00%
Burglary61.860.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Other theft20.29100.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.44%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4314.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.570.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Theft from the person50.710.00%
Other theft50.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.297.41%
Violence and sexual offences224.14-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.14-23.53%
Other theft91.86-43.75%
Public order71.29-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.00-16.67%
Theft from the person40.71-33.33%
Drugs40.57300.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.2976.47%
Shoplifting274.2968.75%
Anti-social behaviour173.8654.55%
Other theft162.43-5.88%
Public order82.29700.00%
Vehicle crime61.14-14.29%
Theft from the person60.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86300.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1712.2954.55%
Violence and sexual offences172.430.00%
Shoplifting162.43-58.97%
Anti-social behaviour112.29-15.38%
Vehicle crime71.5716.67%
Robbery41.000.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.14-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3916.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.570.00%
Public order132.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.860.00%
Other theft111.860.00%
Vehicle crime61.570.00%
Robbery40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
May 20241
April 202418
January 202422
December 202330
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 202313

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202443
January 202429
December 202327
November 202316
October 202339

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202416
January 202413
December 202317
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 2FA 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
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 12. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1