THE CRESCENT, SW19 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8AN

THE CRESCENT, SW19 8AN, Merton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8AN, encompassing approximately 3758 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW19 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farquhar Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pitt Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Strathmore Road with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, SW19 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.600.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5216.67%
Vehicle crime41.86-20.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Robbery41.33100.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.79-25.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.8550.00%
Other theft51.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.650.00%
Vehicle crime42.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farquhar Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Pitt Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Strathmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Wimbledon Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gresham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Endeavour Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1