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

Overview of Crime in SW19 8BU

MELROSE AVENUE, SW19 8BU, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8BU, encompassing approximately 4438 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8BU area, explore the SW19 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8BU 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 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.31-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other theft30.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.310.00%
Other theft61.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13200.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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
Robbery10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.96-18.18%
Vehicle crime62.03-25.00%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.21450.00%
Vehicle crime82.48166.67%
Robbery41.80100.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.08100.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-62.50%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-71.43%
Public order20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-77.78%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.440.00%
Vehicle crime82.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.800.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

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 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8BU 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. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Home Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Wimbledon Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gresham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1