MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, SW19 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2HQ

MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, SW19 2HQ, Merton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2HQ, encompassing approximately 6683 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW19 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Watson Close with total crimes: 2

MARLBOROUGH CLOSE, SW19 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.78600.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.50-18.18%
Other theft81.35166.67%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.240.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Other theft30.45200.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.15-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.470.00%
Shoplifting172.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.540.00%
Public order71.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.050.00%
Other theft50.900.00%
Theft from the person40.750.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.13-11.54%
Shoplifting93.44-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.35-52.94%
Other theft41.20-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Theft from the person30.45-40.00%
Public order30.45-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Robbery20.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.7673.33%
Anti-social behaviour173.8921.43%
Other theft142.54-6.67%
Shoplifting102.0966.67%
Public order71.50600.00%
Theft from the person51.05150.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.60-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.377.14%
Other theft152.24114.29%
Anti-social behaviour142.2416.67%
Vehicle crime92.09125.00%
Shoplifting61.35-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Robbery40.6033.33%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Drugs20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.15-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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
Shoplifting2011.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.99-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour122.090.00%
Other theft71.80-46.15%
Burglary61.0550.00%
Public order60.90200.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Robbery30.4550.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.770.00%
Other theft132.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.950.00%
Shoplifting101.800.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202417
January 202423
December 202326
November 202315
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202410
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 202314
November 202315
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202417
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Eliza Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. South Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boundary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterfall Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1