SW19 2RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2RE

SW19 2RE, Merton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2RE 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 2RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2RE, encompassing approximately 5652 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

SW19 2RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

SW19 2RE 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 offences1311.15-13.33%
Shoplifting112.30266.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.95-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.77400.00%
Public order50.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Burglary40.71-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Robbery30.7150.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.181400.00%
Public order82.650.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-92.86%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3213.4560.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.66-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences142.65-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.4833.33%
Other theft30.71-72.73%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Theft from the person20.53100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.4511.11%
Shoplifting203.5417.65%
Anti-social behaviour183.540.00%
Other theft113.1837.50%
Drugs61.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0625.00%
Public order50.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Theft from the person10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.335.88%
Anti-social behaviour183.18125.00%
Shoplifting173.1870.00%
Other theft83.010.00%
Public order61.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.32-26.09%
Shoplifting103.01-52.38%
Other theft81.77-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.42-27.27%
Burglary61.420.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-50.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Bicycle theft30.53-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.160.00%
Shoplifting214.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.720.00%
Public order101.950.00%
Other theft91.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.590.00%
Vehicle crime81.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.420.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 202415
January 202418
December 202318
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 202318
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
October 202310

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202432
January 202420
December 202317
November 202310
October 202321

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 2RE 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 5. High Path
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Victory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 13. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Pincott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1