WELLINGTON ROAD, SW19 8EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8EQ

WELLINGTON ROAD, SW19 8EQ, Merton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8EQ 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 8EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8EQ, encompassing approximately 3919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW19 8EQ 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

WELLINGTON ROAD, SW19 8EQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9122.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.300.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime98.420.00%
Other theft72.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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
Robbery10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-33.33%
Other theft62.04100.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.48300.00%
Vehicle crime103.06233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-33.33%
Robbery41.02100.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Other theft30.77-40.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary20.51-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary89.44700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04100.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-50.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.690.00%
Vehicle crime102.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.550.00%
Other theft51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 202312
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20233
October 202310

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 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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 20233
November 20232
October 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 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
April 20241
November 20232

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 8EQ 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. Strathmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Acuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1