BIRKBECK ROAD, SW19 8NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8NZ

BIRKBECK ROAD, SW19 8NZ, Merton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8NZ 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 8NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8NZ, encompassing approximately 7369 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8NZ area, explore the SW19 8NZ 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 (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW19 8NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 3

BIRKBECK ROAD, SW19 8NZ 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 offences124.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.63-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.68100.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.5380.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.22-40.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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 offences104.21-61.54%
Shoplifting91.36350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.22150.00%
Vehicle crime40.68300.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.7830.00%
Other theft63.53200.00%
Burglary40.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5450.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.27-66.67%
Other crime20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

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 offences206.51-13.04%
Vehicle crime72.7116.67%
Shoplifting60.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81-42.86%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-50.00%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Drugs20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.9215.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-20.00%
Public order30.54-50.00%
Shoplifting30.41-57.14%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.710.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Shoplifting70.950.00%
Public order60.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.810.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202410
January 202426
December 202320
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 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 20234
October 20235

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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