CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, SW19 2NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2NZ

CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, SW19 2NZ, Merton has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2NZ 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 2NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2NZ, encompassing approximately 5174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 2NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, SW19 2NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.56333.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.51-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.320.00%
Other theft72.13250.00%
Bicycle theft51.350.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Public order40.77100.00%
Burglary30.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Robbery10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.510.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Robbery30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-92.31%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3415.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.510.00%
Other theft71.930.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Theft from the person50.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2314.6935.29%
Violence and sexual offences174.44-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.290.00%
Other theft82.51-52.94%
Public order61.55-14.29%
Theft from the person31.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.90200.00%
Other theft175.800.00%
Shoplifting173.2930.77%
Anti-social behaviour133.2962.50%
Public order72.51600.00%
Theft from the person71.35250.00%
Vehicle crime51.35-16.67%
Robbery30.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1713.7241.67%
Shoplifting133.29-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences102.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.9314.29%
Vehicle crime61.5520.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Bicycle theft30.5850.00%
Robbery30.58-25.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Public order10.19-91.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2216.2383.33%
Violence and sexual offences154.25-21.05%
Other theft122.909.09%
Public order122.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.35-28.57%
Robbery40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-33.33%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.670.00%
Shoplifting122.710.00%
Other theft112.320.00%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Burglary40.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
May 20241
April 202413
January 202417
December 202330
November 202310
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202317
November 202317
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202434
January 202423
December 202317
November 202313
October 202322
September 202312

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Christchurch Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Byegrove Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Myrna Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1