SW19 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 4LU

SW19 4LU, Merton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population. This SW19 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 4LU, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mason Close with total crimes: 4
  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 2

SW19 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.19150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5050.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-60.00%
Other theft20.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.39250.00%
Burglary42.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Burglary20.60-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Other theft31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.800.00%
Burglary51.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 4LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mason Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Darlaston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Savona Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1