SW19 2RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2RF

SW19 2RF, Merton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2RF 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 2RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2RF, encompassing approximately 5399 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2RF area, explore the SW19 2RF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 2RF area, visit the SW19 2RF 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 (-16.67% decrease)

SW19 2RF 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 2RF 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 offences1311.67-23.53%
Shoplifting112.41266.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.04-16.67%
Public order51.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime40.74300.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Burglary30.56-40.00%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.150.00%
Public order72.220.00%
Burglary51.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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 offences10.19-93.75%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3215.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.960.00%
Other theft52.220.00%
Theft from the person50.930.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.190.00%

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 offences2018.34-23.08%
Shoplifting203.7017.65%
Anti-social behaviour183.705.88%
Other theft123.339.09%
Public order82.2214.29%
Drugs61.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1125.00%
Theft from the person40.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 offences2617.97136.36%
Anti-social behaviour174.82142.86%
Shoplifting173.1541.67%
Other theft113.1510.00%
Public order72.04600.00%
Theft from the person61.30500.00%
Vehicle crime41.11-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%

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
Shoplifting1212.22-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences112.22-52.17%
Other theft102.0442.86%
Vehicle crime71.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.30-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.19-90.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

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 offences2316.670.00%
Shoplifting214.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.890.00%
Public order101.850.00%
Vehicle crime81.850.00%
Other theft71.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202412
January 202418
December 202317
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
May 20241
April 202416
January 202420
December 202326
November 202311
October 202323

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 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 202312
October 202321

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2RF 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. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Valley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Wandle Bank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Croft Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 14. Abbey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Colliers Wood
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Leyton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Olive Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1