CHURCH ROAD, SW19 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 5AF

CHURCH ROAD, SW19 5AF, Merton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This SW19 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 5AF, encompassing approximately 2598 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW19 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blincoe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Thursley Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Newstead Way with total crimes: 2

CHURCH ROAD, SW19 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.69300.00%
Drugs11.54-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1612.50%
Burglary23.460.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.930.00%
Vehicle crime63.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.08100.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.85100.00%
Drugs13.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blincoe Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Thursley Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Newstead Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Glen Albyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Campen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winterfold Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Murfett Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Woodspring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1