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

Overview of Crime in SW19 2RX

CHAPTER WAY, SW19 2RX, Merton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2RX 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 2RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2RX, encompassing approximately 5226 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW19 2RX 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 2RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.48-35.29%
Shoplifting112.10266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.10-18.18%
Public order61.720.00%
Vehicle crime51.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Burglary30.77-40.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.951600.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.250.00%
Public order62.100.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-92.31%

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
Shoplifting3214.9260.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.1214.29%
Violence and sexual offences133.06-23.53%
Vehicle crime52.49150.00%
Other theft30.96-72.73%
Public order30.57-40.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Theft from the person30.57200.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2016.0717.65%
Violence and sexual offences173.83-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour143.25-17.65%
Other theft112.6810.00%
Drugs62.10500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1525.00%
Public order50.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.07111.11%
Anti-social behaviour173.64183.33%
Shoplifting173.2541.67%
Other theft103.25-9.09%
Public order61.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-62.50%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-33.33%
Robbery20.380.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1211.67-42.86%
Other theft112.3037.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.10-59.09%
Vehicle crime81.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.53-33.33%
Drugs41.150.00%
Burglary40.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.650.00%
Shoplifting214.210.00%
Public order104.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.910.00%
Other theft81.720.00%
Vehicle crime81.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
October 202310

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 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 202310
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202416
January 202414
December 202317
November 20236
October 20239

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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
May 20241
April 202413
January 202417
December 202319
November 20239
October 202322

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 2RX 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. Homefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Watermill Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Prince Georges Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. A24
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1