Crime Rates at Poplar Road South, London, SW19 3JY

Poplar Road South area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Poplar Road South (SW19 3JY) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poplar Road South (SW19 3JY), the main crime hotspot is near Crown Lane. Police recorded 123 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.