BARTON MEWS, SW19 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8LQ

BARTON MEWS, SW19 8LQ, Merton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8LQ, encompassing approximately 7112 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8LQ area, explore the SW19 8LQ 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: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW19 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4

BARTON MEWS, SW19 8LQ 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.69-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.55300.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.08133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.97-40.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.92-60.00%
Shoplifting91.41350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime40.84300.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.3125.00%
Other theft73.51600.00%
Burglary60.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.28-50.00%
Shoplifting20.28-66.67%
Other crime20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.61-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.8116.67%
Shoplifting60.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-55.56%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-60.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.09-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-28.57%
Public order30.70-50.00%
Shoplifting30.42-57.14%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.424.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.4175.00%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Shoplifting70.9875.00%
Public order60.98100.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Other theft10.14-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.440.00%
Vehicle crime72.950.00%
Other theft60.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202410
January 202425
December 202320
November 202322
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Birkbeck Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Florence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1