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

Overview of Crime in SW19 8JB

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JB, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8JB 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 8JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8JB, encompassing approximately 5915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8JB area, explore the SW19 8JB 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SW19 8JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashcombe Road with total crimes: 2

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JB 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 offences114.73120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-40.00%
Shoplifting30.51200.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.70-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Shoplifting10.34-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.76250.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35150.00%
Burglary40.8533.33%
Public order30.6850.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85300.00%
Other theft40.6833.33%
Shoplifting40.68-20.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.40-44.44%
Shoplifting50.8525.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.85-20.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Public order30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.7580.00%
Other theft51.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.85-16.67%
Shoplifting40.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.6833.33%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.93166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other theft20.34-50.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.010.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Public order40.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202414
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ashcombe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Landgrove Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bradshaw Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Rostrevor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bernard Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Waldemar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1