LYNDHURST AVENUE, SW16 4UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 4UG

LYNDHURST AVENUE, SW16 4UG, Merton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This SW16 4UG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 736 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 4UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 4UG, encompassing approximately 5417 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 4UG area, explore the SW16 4UG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW16 4UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wide Way with total crimes: 4
  • Lyndhurst Avenue with total crimes: 3

LYNDHURST AVENUE, SW16 4UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.54-9.09%
Vehicle crime51.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-50.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.0366.67%
Public order31.8550.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.0320.00%
Vehicle crime51.11-28.57%
Other theft30.92-40.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Public order20.37100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0430.77%
Vehicle crime73.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-28.57%
Other theft50.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.92100.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In December 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 offences136.46333.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.29150.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.980.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202411
January 202417
December 202313
November 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 4UG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Middle Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wide Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norton Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Middle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Jack Dimmer Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sunnymead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kingsmead Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Isham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. St Olave'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Norbury Cross
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1