CHAPTER WAY, SW19 2RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2RP

CHAPTER WAY, SW19 2RP, Merton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2RP 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 2RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2RP, encompassing approximately 5167 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW19 2RP 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

CHAPTER WAY, SW19 2RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.61-29.41%
Shoplifting112.32266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.74400.00%
Public order50.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.9733.33%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Burglary30.77-40.00%
Robbery30.5850.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.290.00%
Public order72.320.00%
Burglary51.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
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 offences10.19-91.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3215.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.100.00%
Other theft52.320.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Burglary20.580.00%

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 offences2018.19-16.67%
Shoplifting203.8717.65%
Anti-social behaviour143.87-17.65%
Other theft122.719.09%
Public order82.3260.00%
Drugs61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1625.00%
Theft from the person40.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.80166.67%
Anti-social behaviour174.64142.86%
Shoplifting173.2941.67%
Other theft113.290.00%
Theft from the person62.13500.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-62.50%
Robbery30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.58-33.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.00-42.86%
Other theft112.3257.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.13-57.14%
Vehicle crime81.7414.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.55-22.22%
Burglary41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Drugs30.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.260.00%
Shoplifting214.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.060.00%
Public order91.740.00%
Vehicle crime71.740.00%
Other theft71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20234
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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 202416
January 202414
December 202317
November 20237
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
May 20241
April 202412
January 202420
December 202324
November 20239
October 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
October 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 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 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2RP 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. Sheldrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chapter Way
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Field Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Liberty Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Fortescue Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1