LIBERTY AVENUE, SW19 2QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2QR

LIBERTY AVENUE, SW19 2QR, Merton has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2QR 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 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2QR, encompassing approximately 4271 residents.

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

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 (-9.09% decrease)

SW19 2QR 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

LIBERTY AVENUE, SW19 2QR 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 offences1314.98-27.78%
Shoplifting113.04266.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.58-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.34600.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4025.00%
Burglary31.17-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.711700.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.210.00%
Public order62.580.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-90.91%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.0935.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.32-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences113.75-35.29%
Vehicle crime42.5833.33%
Other theft40.94-63.64%
Public order30.94-25.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.8417.65%
Anti-social behaviour184.685.88%
Violence and sexual offences174.21-15.00%
Other theft113.980.00%
Drugs62.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.1353.85%
Anti-social behaviour174.6888.89%
Shoplifting173.9841.67%
Other theft113.980.00%
Public order42.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-66.67%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Drugs20.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.86-35.00%
Shoplifting123.04-42.86%
Other theft112.8157.14%
Vehicle crime92.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.110.00%
Burglary52.11400.00%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Public order20.70-71.43%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.680.00%
Vehicle crime82.110.00%
Other theft71.870.00%
Public order71.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202416
January 202418
December 202317
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
May 20241
April 202411
January 202417
December 202320
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 10 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
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
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 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 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 2QR 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. 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. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 16. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Homefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Roslyn Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mortlake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Silbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1