WORPLE ROAD, SW19 4JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 4JS

WORPLE ROAD, SW19 4JS, Merton has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.89 per 1,000 population. This SW19 4JS 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 4JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 4JS, encompassing approximately 5194 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 4JS area, explore the SW19 4JS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 4JS area, visit the SW19 4JS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (95) incidents (850.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)

SW19 4JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Ashbourne Terrace with total crimes: 17

WORPLE ROAD, SW19 4JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9538.89850.00%
Anti-social behaviour3418.2913.33%
Other theft226.55340.00%
Public order134.24116.67%
Theft from the person122.50140.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.93400.00%
Bicycle theft30.960.00%
Robbery30.58200.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.781100.00%
Shoplifting102.310.00%
Public order61.93200.00%
Theft from the person51.16400.00%
Other theft50.96400.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 order20.960.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-50.00%

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 theft21.73-33.33%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.39-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.19-92.31%
Theft from the person10.19-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.58500.00%
Other theft134.621200.00%
Shoplifting102.500.00%
Burglary71.930.00%
Public order51.35150.00%
Theft from the person40.96300.00%
Bicycle theft30.7750.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 offences42.12300.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.3315.79%
Other theft154.2415.38%
Shoplifting132.89-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences122.50-50.00%
Public order92.310.00%
Theft from the person51.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Robbery30.7750.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.39100.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.9814.29%
Shoplifting224.62120.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.24-29.63%
Other theft133.66-27.78%
Public order92.5080.00%
Theft from the person61.73-14.29%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery20.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2720.6080.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.20-8.70%
Other theft184.0412.50%
Shoplifting103.47-23.08%
Robbery81.93700.00%
Theft from the person71.54-58.82%
Public order51.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.39-71.43%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.910.00%
Theft from the person174.430.00%
Other theft163.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.080.00%
Shoplifting132.890.00%
Public order102.500.00%
Bicycle theft71.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Drugs41.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.770.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202415
December 202313
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 202410
April 202410
January 202413
December 202322
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 202317

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202424
March 20244
February 20241
January 202412
December 202324
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
April 202429
January 202422
December 202319
November 202327
October 202315

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 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 20233

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 4JS 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. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wimbledon Bridge
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Alwyne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. St Mark'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Alt Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hartfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Goodenough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Francis Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. B235
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Pine Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1