SW19 8DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8DN

SW19 8DN, Merton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8DN 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 8DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8DN, encompassing approximately 3785 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (475.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Brickfield Road with total crimes: 8

SW19 8DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.42475.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0820.00%
Shoplifting51.580.00%
Burglary41.3233.33%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.32-77.78%
Burglary31.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.00100.00%
Shoplifting144.75250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7025.00%
Burglary51.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2528.57%
Burglary52.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Shoplifting41.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.51-12.50%
Shoplifting61.8550.00%
Burglary51.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-62.50%
Other theft30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.6214.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.1114.29%
Burglary62.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5866.67%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Shoplifting41.06-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.060.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.850.00%
Shoplifting71.850.00%
Burglary41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20244
April 202418
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202414
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 8DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Plough Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Brickfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Copper Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Martin'S Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Summerstown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1