PRINCES ROAD, SW19 8RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8RH

PRINCES ROAD, SW19 8RH, Merton has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.51 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8RH 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 8RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8RH, encompassing approximately 7204 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (1025.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-31.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)

SW19 8RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 92
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20
  • Ashbourne Terrace with total crimes: 17

PRINCES ROAD, SW19 8RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9026.511025.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.49-31.11%
Violence and sexual offences244.3020.00%
Other theft163.331500.00%
Public order82.22100.00%
Theft from the person71.1175.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97100.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Robbery30.4250.00%
Burglary20.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4512.21309.09%
Violence and sexual offences206.2542.86%
Shoplifting82.78300.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Theft from the person40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Burglary20.28-33.33%
Robbery20.280.00%
Other theft10.28-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.50-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour111.94-8.33%
Other theft81.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Public order40.56300.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.050.00%
Other theft81.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.11400.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Public order10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour123.0533.33%
Other theft61.67-53.85%
Shoplifting60.8350.00%
Public order50.83150.00%
Robbery40.69100.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-50.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Theft from the person20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.33-30.00%
Other theft131.9462.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.800.00%
Vehicle crime81.2560.00%
Shoplifting41.11-20.00%
Theft from the person40.56-42.86%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Robbery20.28100.00%
Public order20.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.780.00%
Other theft81.250.00%
Theft from the person71.110.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Shoplifting50.690.00%
Bicycle theft50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202414
January 202422
December 202322
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202445
April 202411
January 202412
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 20248
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total92
    Shoplifting80
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashbourne Terrace
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Broadway Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Florence Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Russell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Sir Cyril Black Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bradshaw Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Florence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1