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

Overview of Crime in SW19 8JF

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JF, Merton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8JF, encompassing approximately 5361 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8JF area, explore the SW19 8JF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW19 8JF area, visit the SW19 8JF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (212.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8JF 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

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.45212.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.6614.29%
Shoplifting51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93100.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 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 offences84.66-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour71.49-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Burglary20.56-71.43%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.38111.11%
Shoplifting133.54225.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.42125.00%
Burglary71.68133.33%
Public order41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27125.00%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.7533.33%
Shoplifting40.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.3450.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-55.56%
Burglary40.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-75.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.2450.00%
Burglary51.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9366.67%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Shoplifting40.93-42.86%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.090.00%
Shoplifting71.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.310.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Burglary40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
April 202419
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW19 8JF 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. Pitt Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Copper Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ashcombe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Birkbeck Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1