OLD HOUSE CLOSE, SW19 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 5AW

OLD HOUSE CLOSE, SW19 5AW, Merton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.18 per 1,000 population. This SW19 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 5AW, encompassing approximately 3204 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 5AW area, explore the SW19 5AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 1
  • Allington Close with total crimes: 1

OLD HOUSE CLOSE, SW19 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.1266.67%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.310.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.12100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56150.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences56.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rectory Orchard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Allington Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Pine Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1