SOUTH PARK ROAD, SW19 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8SZ

SOUTH PARK ROAD, SW19 8SZ, Merton has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8SZ 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 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8SZ, encompassing approximately 8015 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

SOUTH PARK ROAD, SW19 8SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.36-31.43%
Violence and sexual offences152.99-6.25%
Other theft91.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour357.61337.50%
Violence and sexual offences164.37100.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37200.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.99-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour81.0060.00%
Vehicle crime51.0025.00%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-80.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.4928.57%
Burglary52.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.62-28.57%
Other theft50.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.7516.67%
Other theft60.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.75-25.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Public order50.62150.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.240.00%
Other theft92.000.00%
Vehicle crime81.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.000.00%
Theft from the person30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20235

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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 8SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour18
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Griffiths Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Andrews Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. South Park Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Birkbeck Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Balfour Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Montague Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pelham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Florence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Edith Road
    Total1
    Public order1