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

Overview of Crime in SW19 8JW

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JW, Merton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.35 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8JW 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 8JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8JW, encompassing approximately 5797 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Brickfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Pitt Crescent with total crimes: 4

GAP ROAD, SW19 8JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-16.67%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.28-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.03-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.45433.33%
Shoplifting122.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07250.00%
Burglary51.2125.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Shoplifting40.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.03-42.86%
Other theft30.69-40.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-70.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.69150.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.7240.00%
Other theft51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Shoplifting30.52-50.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.03-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.860.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Burglary30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202416
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202412
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

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 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brickfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Pitt Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ashcombe Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Landgrove Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bradshaw Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Waldemar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1