SW19 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8HZ

SW19 8HZ, Merton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8HZ, encompassing approximately 5544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW19 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4

SW19 8HZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.49120.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.98-38.46%
Drugs31.44200.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.3344.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-61.54%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Public order20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.34125.00%
Shoplifting91.62125.00%
Vehicle crime41.62300.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.4630.00%
Other theft64.69200.00%
Burglary61.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0833.33%
Shoplifting40.72-20.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.20-4.76%
Vehicle crime63.61-14.29%
Shoplifting51.0825.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-57.14%
Drugs30.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.46-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour93.7912.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.2675.00%
Shoplifting41.26-33.33%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.440.00%
Public order61.440.00%
Shoplifting61.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202413
January 202426
December 202320
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 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 20237
October 20238

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8HZ 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. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Birkbeck Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1