RIDGWAY PLACE, SW19 4SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 4SP

RIDGWAY PLACE, SW19 4SP, Merton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.86 per 1,000 population. This SW19 4SP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW19 postcode area, which has experienced 471 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW19 4SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 4SP, encompassing approximately 4311 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SW19 4SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 1
  • Thornton Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Denmark Avenue with total crimes: 1

RIDGWAY PLACE, SW19 4SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.1633.33%
Vehicle crime40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.320.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.8716.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6250.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-50.00%
Other theft40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Thornton Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Denmark Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Grange
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Allington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wimbledon Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1