Total Crime Rate
126.7 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Broadway area has the 16th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey , and the 86th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Broadway (SW19 1NL) in the last 12 months was 126.7 per 1,000 residents and was 47.5% higher than the Abbey average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (β 68.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Broadway (SW19 1NL), the main crime hotspot is near Theatre/Concert Hall. Police recorded 92 crimes here, including 50 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cecil Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Broadway | β |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | The Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Broadway | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Brisbane Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brisbane Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cecil Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Broadway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cross Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Theatre/Concert Hall | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Theatre/Concert Hall | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stanley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nightclub | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nightclub | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bridges Road Mews | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Russell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kirkley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Latimer Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kirkley Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harcourt Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Trinity Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dudley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Palmerston Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
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