NEW CLOSE, SW19 2SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 2SY

NEW CLOSE, SW19 2SY, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.86 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2SY 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 2SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2SY, encompassing approximately 1181 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2SY area, explore the SW19 2SY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW19 2SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phipp'S Bridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Saxonbury Close with total crimes: 4
  • Park View Drive with total crimes: 4

NEW CLOSE, SW19 2SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.77-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson45.93100.00%
Other theft23.390.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1124.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.310.00%
Public order27.62100.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1126.2537.50%
Violence and sexual offences99.31-40.00%
Drugs27.620.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Burglary11.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour812.70-11.11%
Theft from the person36.77200.00%
Burglary22.54100.00%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour927.09-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.620.00%
Other theft37.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.540.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Robbery10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1532.1715.38%
Violence and sexual offences912.70-30.77%
Vehicle crime47.62100.00%
Other theft43.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.39-33.33%
Robbery21.69100.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

In October 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 offences1329.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20249
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Phipp'S Bridge Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Saxonbury Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park View Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sheldrick Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Haslemere Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Illingworth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. New Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Homefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Roslyn Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1