GEORGE SQUARE, SW19 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 3LD

GEORGE SQUARE, SW19 3LD, Merton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This SW19 3LD 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 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 3LD, encompassing approximately 1599 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 3LD area, explore the SW19 3LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 3LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • South Merton with total crimes: 1

GEORGE SQUARE, SW19 3LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.250.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-50.00%
Other theft11.25-66.67%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.50-42.86%
Other theft32.5050.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-66.67%
Robbery11.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.63-36.36%
Vehicle crime64.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.750.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Public order11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.1357.14%
Burglary56.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Public order21.88100.00%
Other theft21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.25-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.760.00%
Vehicle crime54.380.00%
Burglary43.130.00%
Other theft32.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 3LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arundel Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westcroft Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Martin Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Poplar Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1