SW19 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8ND

SW19 8ND, Merton has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.47 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8ND 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 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8ND, encompassing approximately 5651 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (96) incidents (772.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (1.96% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (525.00% increase)

SW19 8ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 95
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20

SW19 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9642.47772.73%
Anti-social behaviour5216.991.96%
Other theft259.20525.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.4222.22%
Theft from the person133.89160.00%
Public order132.3085.71%
Criminal damage and arson62.30200.00%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Robbery30.5350.00%
Drugs30.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5118.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.021700.00%
Shoplifting113.180.00%
Public order71.95250.00%
Theft from the person51.24400.00%
Other theft40.88300.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft21.590.00%
Public order20.35-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.18-93.75%
Theft from the person10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3722.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.55575.00%
Other theft164.781500.00%
Shoplifting152.830.00%
Burglary72.650.00%
Public order61.24200.00%
Robbery41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.710.00%
Theft from the person40.71300.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.95300.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.35-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour244.604.35%
Other theft174.256.25%
Shoplifting143.01-39.13%
Public order102.48-16.67%
Theft from the person51.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Burglary30.71-66.67%
Robbery30.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.5312.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.95-20.69%
Shoplifting234.0776.92%
Other theft164.07-20.00%
Public order122.8371.43%
Burglary92.12350.00%
Robbery61.59-25.00%
Theft from the person61.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2922.6581.25%
Violence and sexual offences255.13-24.24%
Other theft204.425.26%
Shoplifting133.54-48.00%
Theft from the person102.30-47.37%
Robbery81.77100.00%
Public order71.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.53-57.14%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.600.00%
Shoplifting255.840.00%
Theft from the person194.420.00%
Other theft193.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.360.00%
Public order142.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.480.00%
Bicycle theft71.420.00%
Vehicle crime61.240.00%
Robbery41.060.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Drugs20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202451
April 202437
January 202424
December 202323
November 202329
October 202316

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202417
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20244
February 20241
January 202426
December 202328
November 202325
October 202333

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202411
April 202415
January 202414
December 202323
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total95
    Shoplifting80
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Other theft5
    Public order5
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wimbledon Bridge
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Alwyne Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. St Mark'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beulah Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Alt Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hartfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Graham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Francis Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. B235
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1