EDITH ROAD, SW19 8TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8TW

EDITH ROAD, SW19 8TW, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8TW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW19 postcode area, which has experienced 471 crimes and a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW19 8TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8TW, encompassing approximately 7807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downside Close with total crimes: 6
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bridges Road Mews with total crimes: 3

EDITH ROAD, SW19 8TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour164.35166.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.050.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.48-64.00%
Shoplifting91.15350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.15200.00%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Burglary10.26-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.3038.89%
Burglary93.20800.00%
Other theft71.15600.00%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Public order30.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Shoplifting20.26-60.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime82.3133.33%
Shoplifting51.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.4312.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-42.86%
Public order30.51-50.00%
Shoplifting30.38-57.14%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.979.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2875.00%
Vehicle crime70.9016.67%
Shoplifting70.9075.00%
Public order60.90100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In September 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 offences228.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.820.00%
Other theft71.020.00%
Vehicle crime60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20249
January 202425
December 202318
November 202327
October 202324
September 202322

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

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
April 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Downside Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Tintern Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Bridges Road Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cardigan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Woburn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Latimer Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Birkbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Morris Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St Andrews Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Effra Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Florence Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wycliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haydon'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dryden Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ashbury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Battle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lacock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1