SOMERSET ROAD, SW19 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 5HZ

SOMERSET ROAD, SW19 5HZ, Merton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This SW19 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 5HZ, encompassing approximately 2005 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penner Close with total crimes: 3
  • Newstead Way with total crimes: 1
  • Lawson Close with total crimes: 1

SOMERSET ROAD, SW19 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.99-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.48133.33%
Drugs13.490.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.480.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.98300.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

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September 20241
August 20241

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

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August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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April 20241
January 20244
November 20231

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

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January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20241

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

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January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penner Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newstead Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Lawson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Campen Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Queensmere Road
    Total1
    Other crime1