SOUTH GARDENS, SW19 2NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2NT

SOUTH GARDENS, SW19 2NT, Merton has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2NT 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 2NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2NT, encompassing approximately 6649 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2NT area, explore the SW19 2NT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 2NT area, visit the SW19 2NT 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: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 2NT 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

SOUTH GARDENS, SW19 2NT 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.28400.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.800.00%
Other theft71.50250.00%
Bicycle theft51.050.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.710.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.15-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4314.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.710.00%
Public order52.260.00%
Theft from the person50.750.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2913.237.41%
Violence and sexual offences204.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.01-18.75%
Other theft81.96-50.00%
Public order61.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Theft from the person30.60-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

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 offences3017.75100.00%
Shoplifting274.5168.75%
Other theft164.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.4160.00%
Public order82.41700.00%
Theft from the person71.20250.00%
Robbery41.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.03-58.97%
Other theft162.4160.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.26-9.09%
Vehicle crime61.5020.00%
Robbery40.900.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.15-92.31%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3916.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.870.00%
Public order132.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.960.00%
Other theft101.650.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Robbery40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 202418
January 202420
December 202330
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 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 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 202313

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202415
January 202413
December 202316
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 202316
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

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 2NT 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. South Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Denison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Clive Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Walpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1