SW19 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 3RU

SW19 3RU, Merton has recorded a total of 238 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.18 per 1,000 population. This SW19 3RU 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 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 3RU, encompassing approximately 5511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (96) incidents (860.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (10.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (420.00% increase)

SW19 3RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20

SW19 3RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9643.18860.00%
Anti-social behaviour5317.4210.42%
Other theft269.62420.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.720.00%
Theft from the person133.45160.00%
Public order132.3662.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.36150.00%
Vehicle crime40.91300.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Drugs30.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4818.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.711800.00%
Shoplifting103.450.00%
Public order81.81300.00%
Theft from the person51.45400.00%
Other theft50.91400.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.910.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.36-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-93.75%
Theft from the person10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3521.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.35525.00%
Other theft164.541500.00%
Shoplifting102.900.00%
Burglary71.810.00%
Public order61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Theft from the person40.73300.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.00300.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-95.45%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.784.55%
Violence and sexual offences224.17-24.14%
Other theft173.996.25%
Shoplifting143.08-39.13%
Public order92.540.00%
Theft from the person51.63-16.67%
Burglary40.91-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-20.00%
Robbery30.73-40.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.9531.82%
Shoplifting235.2691.67%
Anti-social behaviour224.17-21.43%
Other theft163.99-20.00%
Burglary92.90350.00%
Public order91.6328.57%
Theft from the person61.63-33.33%
Robbery51.09-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.91150.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-20.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.7764.71%
Violence and sexual offences225.08-26.67%
Other theft203.990.00%
Shoplifting123.63-20.00%
Theft from the person92.18-52.63%
Robbery81.63300.00%
Public order71.45-46.15%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.36-71.43%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.400.00%
Other theft205.440.00%
Theft from the person193.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.450.00%
Shoplifting153.080.00%
Public order132.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.360.00%
Bicycle theft71.270.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202448
April 202435
January 202423
December 202322
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202417
December 202316
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
July 20241
May 20242
April 202425
March 20244
February 20241
January 202422
December 202329
November 202322
October 202330

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202410
April 202410
January 202414
December 202323
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total92
    Shoplifting80
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft5
    Public order5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wimbledon Bridge
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Alwyne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. St Mark'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Alt Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Fairlawn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hartfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Goodenough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Graham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Francis Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. B235
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1