SW19 8UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW19 8UX

SW19 8UX, Merton has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.31 per 1,000 population. This SW19 8UX 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 8UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW19 8UX, encompassing approximately 3378 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (25) incidents (2400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SW19 8UX 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 8UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2521.312400.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.40-12.50%
Burglary62.07100.00%
Shoplifting51.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.37-72.22%
Burglary31.48-57.14%
Other theft10.89-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.02125.00%
Shoplifting145.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.14166.67%
Vehicle crime72.3740.00%
Burglary72.0740.00%
Other theft62.0750.00%
Public order41.78300.00%
Robbery31.180.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9514.29%
Burglary52.3725.00%
Vehicle crime51.4866.67%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Shoplifting41.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences79.4716.67%
Shoplifting62.0720.00%
Burglary41.78-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-66.67%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.62125.00%
Burglary72.6675.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.070.00%
Shoplifting51.78-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.4825.00%
Bicycle theft31.480.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.6640.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.07-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.7833.33%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.850.00%
Shoplifting52.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20245
April 202418
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 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
September 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8UX 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. Maskell Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Summerstown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Endeavour Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gap Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1