DURNSFORD AVENUE, SW19 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8BH

DURNSFORD AVENUE, SW19 8BH, Merton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8BH 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 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8BH, encompassing approximately 3812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW19 8BH 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

DURNSFORD AVENUE, SW19 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.700.00%
Other theft53.4166.67%
Vehicle crime41.31300.00%
Burglary41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05300.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.56225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4125.00%
Other theft31.31-57.14%
Burglary20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.7011.11%
Other theft72.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.05-55.56%
Public order41.050.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.3612.50%
Other theft82.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-50.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.11400.00%
Vehicle crime83.93100.00%
Other theft62.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-14.29%
Public order41.57300.00%
Burglary31.05-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-62.50%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1713.64466.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.1016.67%
Other theft51.8425.00%
Vehicle crime41.31-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.380.00%
Vehicle crime143.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.570.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 20244
January 20249
December 202315
November 20233
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 202317
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8BH 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. Acuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Gresham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1