SW17 0AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 0AZ

SW17 0AZ, Merton has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.37 per 1,000 population. This SW17 0AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW17 postcode area, which has experienced 621 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW17 0AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 0AZ, encompassing approximately 1512 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 0AZ area, explore the SW17 0AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (525.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW17 0AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plough Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Brickfield Road with total crimes: 8

SW17 0AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2536.37525.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.5328.57%
Burglary55.9566.67%
Shoplifting53.310.00%
Drugs33.31200.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Public order11.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.890.00%
Public order44.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.65-80.00%
Burglary32.65-40.00%
Drugs11.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.34185.71%
Shoplifting1413.23250.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.2616.67%
Burglary54.630.00%
Vehicle crime43.31-20.00%
Theft from the person32.65200.00%
Public order31.98200.00%
Other theft21.98-60.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.6350.00%
Other theft53.9766.67%
Vehicle crime53.3166.67%
Burglary53.310.00%
Shoplifting43.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Public order11.32-66.67%
Drugs10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.78-10.00%
Shoplifting65.9550.00%
Burglary53.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.31-55.56%
Public order32.65200.00%
Other theft31.98-25.00%
Robbery31.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.98-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-60.00%
Drugs11.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1033.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.6112.50%
Burglary65.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.9766.67%
Vehicle crime43.31300.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Shoplifting42.65-42.86%
Bicycle theft32.650.00%
Theft from the person21.980.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%
Public order11.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.920.00%
Shoplifting75.290.00%
Other theft44.630.00%
Burglary42.650.00%
Public order32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.980.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20244
April 202420
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.67 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 20234
October 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 0AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Plough Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Brickfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wimbledon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Copper Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Worslade Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Martin'S Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hazelhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Summerstown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keble Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Regent Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Haydons Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1