SW19 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8EX

SW19 8EX, Merton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.61 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8EX, encompassing approximately 2258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farquhar Road with total crimes: 5
  • Siward Road with total crimes: 5
  • Steerforth Street with total crimes: 3

SW19 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.54-22.22%
Other theft43.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.9780.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.98-14.29%
Public order12.66-75.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft919.4828.57%
Vehicle crime83.98-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.54-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.10150.00%
Public order42.21100.00%
Burglary41.77-60.00%
Shoplifting31.770.00%
Robbery11.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1021.69900.00%
Vehicle crime104.4342.86%
Violence and sexual offences94.4312.50%
Other theft73.9840.00%
Robbery43.100.00%
Drugs41.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-66.67%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.5960.00%
Vehicle crime73.54600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.10-25.00%
Other theft52.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-20.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Shoplifting31.3350.00%
Drugs31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Burglary10.89-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.82100.00%
Burglary73.540.00%
Other theft63.10-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21400.00%
Shoplifting22.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-87.50%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences1015.4942.86%
Vehicle crime84.4333.33%
Other theft83.5460.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.54-71.43%
Drugs31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.200.00%
Vehicle crime63.100.00%
Other theft52.660.00%
Burglary32.210.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20231
November 20237
September 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farquhar Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Siward Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Steerforth Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Weybourne Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Ravensbury Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Durnsford Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Ashen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Gresham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thorndean Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trewint Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Summerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1