ALVERSTONE AVENUE, SW19 8BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8BD

ALVERSTONE AVENUE, SW19 8BD, Merton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8BD 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 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8BD, encompassing approximately 4061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW19 8BD 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
  • Astonville Street with total crimes: 2

ALVERSTONE AVENUE, SW19 8BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.130.00%
Other theft52.9566.67%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Burglary40.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 offences10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.860.00%
Other theft82.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.98300.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
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
Robbery10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.13-23.08%
Vehicle crime82.46-11.11%
Other theft71.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.34333.33%
Vehicle crime93.20125.00%
Other theft62.2220.00%
Public order51.48150.00%
Burglary31.23-80.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1511.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.690.00%
Other theft51.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74-75.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1211.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.720.00%
Other theft51.230.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 202410
December 202313
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 202315
October 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8BD 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. Astonville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Braemar Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Normanton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Strathmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Gresham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Acuba Road
    Total1
    Burglary1