PALESTINE GROVE, SW19 2QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2QN

PALESTINE GROVE, SW19 2QN, Merton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.32 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2QN 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 2QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2QN, encompassing approximately 3737 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SW19 2QN 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

PALESTINE GROVE, SW19 2QN 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 offences1316.32-23.53%
Shoplifting113.48266.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.68600.00%
Public order61.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6133.33%
Burglary31.07-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.911600.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.550.00%
Public order64.010.00%
Burglary51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-88.89%

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
Shoplifting2718.2035.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.22-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences93.75-35.71%
Other theft42.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order30.80-25.00%
Theft from the person30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2021.1417.65%
Anti-social behaviour175.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.55-26.32%
Other theft83.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1433.33%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Public order41.070.00%
Theft from the person31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.1458.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.0870.00%
Shoplifting174.5541.67%
Other theft84.55-27.27%
Public order42.14100.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.73-20.00%
Shoplifting123.21-42.86%
Other theft113.2157.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.9425.00%
Vehicle crime92.6828.57%
Drugs42.41300.00%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Public order21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-33.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.010.00%
Other theft72.140.00%
Vehicle crime71.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202414
January 202417
December 202317
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
May 20241
April 20249
January 202414
December 202319
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
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 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2QN 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. Phipp'S Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Haslemere Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dalton Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Homefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Roslyn Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1