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

Overview of Crime in SW19 2SZ

NEW CLOSE, SW19 2SZ, Merton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.44 per 1,000 population. This SW19 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 2SZ, encompassing approximately 849 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 2SZ area, explore the SW19 2SZ 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW19 2SZ 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 2SZ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.07150.00%
Other theft25.890.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Burglary12.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour930.6228.57%
Violence and sexual offences810.60-20.00%
Public order29.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Burglary12.360.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Drugs11.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.98-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour711.780.00%
Public order28.24100.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Burglary12.36-50.00%
Theft from the person11.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.5170.00%
Anti-social behaviour720.02-30.00%
Theft from the person28.24100.00%
Burglary22.36100.00%
Other theft22.36-33.33%
Public order12.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1040.04-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences1011.780.00%
Other theft311.78-25.00%
Possession of weapons23.530.00%
Drugs22.36100.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1443.58-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences1016.49-9.09%
Other theft411.78300.00%
Vehicle crime44.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.71-33.33%
Robbery12.360.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1643.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences1118.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.950.00%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Public order12.360.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202410
January 202417
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 2SZ 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. Gale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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