CAXTON ROAD, SW19 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8SJ

CAXTON ROAD, SW19 8SJ, Merton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8SJ, encompassing approximately 6317 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW19 8SJ area, explore the SW19 8SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW19 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4

CAXTON ROAD, SW19 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.53-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.470.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 behaviour144.5955.56%
Violence and sexual offences62.22-57.14%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.28-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour92.2280.00%
Shoplifting91.42125.00%
Vehicle crime41.42300.00%
Burglary30.63-50.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.8118.18%
Other theft74.12250.00%
Burglary61.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9525.00%
Shoplifting40.79-20.00%
Public order30.63-25.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.710.00%
Vehicle crime73.48-22.22%
Shoplifting51.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.79-60.00%
Public order40.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-57.14%
Drugs30.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.13-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour103.4811.11%
Vehicle crime91.58125.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.42-12.50%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Shoplifting40.63-33.33%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.420.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Shoplifting60.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202414
January 202426
December 202322
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

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 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Plough Lane
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Milton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1