RIDGWAY, SW19 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 4ST

RIDGWAY, SW19 4ST, Merton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.20 per 1,000 population. This SW19 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 4ST, encompassing approximately 3629 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 4ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 2
  • Savona Close with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

RIDGWAY, SW19 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.2050.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.1333.33%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-57.14%
Burglary10.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.13250.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery64.96500.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.060.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20236
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 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darlaston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Savona Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Murray Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Allington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1