MELROSE AVENUE, SW19 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8AX

MELROSE AVENUE, SW19 8AX, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8AX, encompassing approximately 4018 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durnsford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Farquhar Road with total crimes: 5
  • Braemar Avenue with total crimes: 2

MELROSE AVENUE, SW19 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7257.14%
Other theft52.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.480.00%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

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
Robbery10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.47-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.74-14.29%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22266.67%
Vehicle crime72.74133.33%
Public order21.740.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-81.82%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary118.71450.00%
Other theft52.7425.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-70.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durnsford Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Farquhar Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Normanton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Strathmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1