SW19 8PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8PT

SW19 8PT, Merton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8PT, encompassing approximately 7790 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW19 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 3

SW19 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.13-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.64100.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.85-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Public order30.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.88-58.62%
Shoplifting91.54350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.16100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Burglary10.26-87.50%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.5731.82%
Burglary83.72700.00%
Other theft61.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-71.43%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.26-66.67%
Other crime20.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.80-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour72.820.00%
Vehicle crime70.90-12.50%
Shoplifting60.90100.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-50.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.939.52%
Vehicle crime82.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.03-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-20.00%
Public order40.51-33.33%
Other theft30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.39-57.14%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.700.00%
Shoplifting71.030.00%
Public order60.900.00%
Vehicle crime60.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.770.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 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 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202412
January 202429
December 202322
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
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 2 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Birkbeck Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Florence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1