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

Overview of Crime in SW19 2RN

LIBERTY AVENUE, SW19 2RN, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2RN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW19 postcode area, which has experienced 471 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW19 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2RN, encompassing approximately 4097 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 2RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reynolds Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sheldrick Close with total crimes: 4
  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 4

LIBERTY AVENUE, SW19 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.981200.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.170.00%
Public order62.680.00%
Burglary51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.24-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2615.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.3530.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.4466.67%
Other theft31.22-66.67%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Theft from the person20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.7917.65%
Violence and sexual offences154.88-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.66-37.50%
Other theft92.4450.00%
Drugs62.20500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Public order40.98-33.33%
Theft from the person30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.0670.00%
Shoplifting174.1570.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.15100.00%
Other theft63.91-33.33%
Public order61.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.91-47.37%
Shoplifting102.44-47.37%
Other theft92.4428.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.2014.29%
Vehicle crime71.95-22.22%
Drugs41.710.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-33.33%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.335.56%
Shoplifting194.6458.33%
Vehicle crime94.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.20-46.15%
Other theft71.7116.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Public order30.73-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.39-31.58%
Shoplifting123.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime82.9333.33%
Public order61.9550.00%
Other theft61.4650.00%
Burglary41.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.060.00%
Shoplifting164.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.910.00%
Vehicle crime63.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238
August 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
January 202415
December 202317
November 202310
October 202319
September 202318
August 202315

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 20237
September 202313
August 202319

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
November 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202426
January 202420
December 202317
November 202310
October 202319
September 202312
August 202316

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236
August 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2RN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Reynolds Close
    Total5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sheldrick Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Christchurch Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Homefield Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Field Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Littlers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Watermill Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Merantun Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Prince Georges Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Thornville Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hogarth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1