RUNNYMEDE, SW19 2RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2RQ

RUNNYMEDE, SW19 2RQ, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2RQ 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 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2RQ, encompassing approximately 4215 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 2RQ 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

RUNNYMEDE, SW19 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.731000.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.610.00%
Public order62.370.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
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 offences10.24-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.4420.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.85-38.46%
Shoplifting81.9033.33%
Vehicle crime51.9066.67%
Other theft31.19-57.14%
Public order30.7150.00%
Theft from the person20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.08-37.50%
Other theft72.3740.00%
Drugs61.66500.00%
Shoplifting61.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.8044.44%
Other theft53.08-16.67%
Public order51.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-57.14%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Drugs10.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.20-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour82.1333.33%
Vehicle crime71.9016.67%
Other theft61.6620.00%
Drugs41.420.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Shoplifting20.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1546.15%
Anti-social behaviour64.51-53.85%
Vehicle crime61.42-14.29%
Other theft51.42-16.67%
Shoplifting51.19-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-33.33%
Public order20.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.080.00%
Shoplifting93.080.00%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Public order61.660.00%
Other theft61.420.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202313
November 20239
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
September 20231

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2RQ 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. Littlers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Watermill Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Merantun Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Prince Georges Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Thornville Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hogarth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Croft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Mill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1