PLOUGH LANE, SW19 8HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8HA

PLOUGH LANE, SW19 8HA, Merton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8HA 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 8HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8HA, encompassing approximately 4542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8HA area, explore the SW19 8HA 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 (360.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8HA Crime Hotspots

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

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

PLOUGH LANE, SW19 8HA 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 offences2310.35360.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.06-14.29%
Shoplifting51.320.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.6240.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.54-77.27%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Burglary20.66-71.43%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.43-24.14%
Shoplifting134.84225.00%
Burglary72.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5425.00%
Public order41.1033.33%
Drugs20.880.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8793.33%
Other theft76.38133.33%
Burglary51.5425.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.880.00%
Shoplifting40.88-33.33%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.57-16.67%
Shoplifting63.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-63.64%
Burglary40.880.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.99-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour113.9622.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.4260.00%
Public order41.76-20.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Shoplifting40.88-42.86%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.840.00%
Shoplifting71.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 202422
January 202429
December 202315
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202413
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Plough Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Birkbeck Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1