BIRDHURST ROAD, SW19 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2HZ

BIRDHURST ROAD, SW19 2HZ, Merton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.98 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2HZ, encompassing approximately 5120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2HZ area, explore the SW19 2HZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

SW19 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Aldis Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Watson Close with total crimes: 2

BIRDHURST ROAD, SW19 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.52-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.37-36.36%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime30.59200.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.6410.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.150.00%
Shoplifting61.95-50.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.34-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour101.9542.86%
Vehicle crime61.95500.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.52-41.67%
Shoplifting61.37-40.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.57-14.29%
Shoplifting102.34233.33%
Violence and sexual offences91.95-43.75%
Public order51.760.00%
Other theft40.98-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.1240.00%
Other theft72.73600.00%
Vehicle crime61.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Shoplifting30.78-82.35%
Burglary20.59-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.950.00%
Burglary61.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 202410
January 202418
December 20239
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 202317

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
  • 2. Aldis Mews
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Watson Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Eliza Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Acre Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Defoe Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Waterfall Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lyveden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Trevelyan Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1