SW19 2QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2QA

SW19 2QA, Merton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2QA 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 2QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2QA, encompassing approximately 3313 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

SW19 2QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

SW19 2QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.11-27.78%
Shoplifting113.92266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.32-44.44%
Vehicle crime93.02800.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Burglary41.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.431700.00%
Burglary65.430.00%
Public order51.810.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-90.91%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2720.2235.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.157.69%
Violence and sexual offences114.22-8.33%
Burglary33.320.00%
Other theft30.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.6217.65%
Anti-social behaviour136.04-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences123.92-53.85%
Other theft93.6212.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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 offences2625.35136.36%
Anti-social behaviour177.85240.00%
Shoplifting175.1341.67%
Other theft85.13-20.00%
Public order42.41100.00%
Robbery31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-75.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs10.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.71-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences113.620.00%
Other theft103.32100.00%
Vehicle crime83.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5166.67%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Bicycle theft30.9150.00%
Public order20.910.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2117.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.320.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
May 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202326
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202427
January 202420
December 202317
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2QA 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
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Farewell Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sheldrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Dalton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oakmead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 14. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Longfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Courtney Road
    Total1
    Burglary1