SW19 8UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8UJ

SW19 8UJ, Merton has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.23 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8UJ 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 8UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8UJ, encompassing approximately 3558 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (2200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW19 8UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Way with total crimes: 24
  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

SW19 8UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.23550.00%
Other theft237.312200.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.460.00%
Burglary61.97100.00%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.18-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-78.95%
Burglary31.12-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.84-57.14%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Other theft10.56-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.23171.43%
Shoplifting145.34250.00%
Burglary83.9360.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.25166.67%
Vehicle crime72.2540.00%
Other theft51.9725.00%
Public order41.41300.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.120.00%
Burglary51.970.00%
Vehicle crime51.4166.67%
Other theft41.4133.33%
Shoplifting41.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.84-12.50%
Shoplifting61.9720.00%
Burglary51.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.5314.29%
Burglary72.2575.00%
Shoplifting51.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.4166.67%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.960.00%
Shoplifting71.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.970.00%
Burglary41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20244
April 202419
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202414
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Martin'S Way
    Total24
    Other theft21
    Burglary3
  • 2. Plough Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Brickfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pitt Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Copper Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Summerstown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Endeavour Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albany Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1