SW19 4AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 4AB

SW19 4AB, Merton has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.22 per 1,000 population. This SW19 4AB 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 4AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 4AB, encompassing approximately 4932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 4AB area, explore the SW19 4AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW19 4AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Wimbledon Bridge with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

SW19 4AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.2238.89%
Other theft155.07400.00%
Theft from the person103.04400.00%
Shoplifting72.03250.00%
Public order61.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.01300.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.65500.00%
Public order41.22100.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 order21.010.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-50.00%

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 theft21.820.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-87.50%
Theft from the person10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2616.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.27325.00%
Shoplifting93.450.00%
Other theft81.82700.00%
Burglary71.620.00%
Theft from the person41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

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 offences42.23300.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.60-17.65%
Other theft122.840.00%
Shoplifting122.43-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences102.43-41.18%
Public order92.030.00%
Theft from the person41.82-20.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1718.65-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences173.45-22.73%
Shoplifting173.4588.89%
Other theft123.45-20.00%
Public order92.4380.00%
Burglary51.82150.00%
Theft from the person51.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Robbery20.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.8510.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.46110.00%
Other theft154.26-6.25%
Shoplifting93.04-10.00%
Robbery61.82500.00%
Theft from the person51.22-64.29%
Public order51.01-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.01-60.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.41-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.270.00%
Other theft164.050.00%
Theft from the person143.240.00%
Shoplifting102.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.030.00%
Public order92.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Vehicle crime51.220.00%
Bicycle theft41.010.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202426
January 202414
December 202317
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20249
January 202412
December 202317
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 202317
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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 4AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft5
    Public order5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wimbledon Bridge
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Alwyne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. St Mark'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Alt Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hartfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Francis Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. B235
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pine Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1