SW19 8LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8LG

SW19 8LG, Merton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8LG, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (24) incidents (2300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW19 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Way with total crimes: 24
  • Farquhar Road with total crimes: 5
  • Siward Road with total crimes: 5

SW19 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2418.472300.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.54150.00%
Burglary51.96400.00%
Vehicle crime21.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.540.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.540.00%
Vehicle crime73.140.00%
Shoplifting32.750.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.79-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime711.3940.00%
Burglary62.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-28.57%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Robbery31.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.750.00%
Vehicle crime52.36150.00%
Robbery41.9633.33%
Public order21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.82100.00%
Other theft32.36-25.00%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.070.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
November 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20241
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Martin'S Way
    Total24
    Other theft21
    Burglary3
  • 2. Farquhar Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Siward Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Pitt Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Strathmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Maskell Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Bentley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wimbledon Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gresham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Endeavour Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1