GAP ROAD, SW19 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8JA

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JA, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8JA, encompassing approximately 5731 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 3
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 2

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.35-80.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.70-42.86%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6675.00%
Other theft41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Burglary30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.49-20.00%
Public order30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.17-90.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashcombe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Landgrove Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bradshaw Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Rostrevor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bernard Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Waldemar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1