WILFRED OWEN CLOSE, SW19 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8SW

WILFRED OWEN CLOSE, SW19 8SW, Merton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8SW 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 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8SW, encompassing approximately 6687 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Downside Close with total crimes: 4

WILFRED OWEN CLOSE, SW19 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.73-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences121.94140.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60200.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour164.64166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.39-54.55%
Public order30.750.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.83-57.69%
Shoplifting91.64350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.35200.00%
Vehicle crime40.90300.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Burglary10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Other theft10.15-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.9718.18%
Other theft83.89700.00%
Burglary61.20200.00%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Public order30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.30-60.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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 offences227.180.00%
Vehicle crime73.2916.67%
Shoplifting51.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.75-50.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.29-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-42.86%
Public order30.60-50.00%
Shoplifting30.45-57.14%
Other theft20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Vehicle crime71.050.00%
Shoplifting71.050.00%
Public order61.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202411
January 202426
December 202322
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tintern Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Downside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lacock Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kipling Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Haccombe Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cowdrey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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
  • 21. East Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Chaucer Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1