PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 0BW

PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW, Merton has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.67 per 1,000 population. This SW17 0BW 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 0BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 0BW, encompassing approximately 2372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (28) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW17 0BW 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: 10

PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2836.671300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2811.80250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.800.00%
Burglary65.06100.00%
Shoplifting52.530.00%
Drugs42.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.06-65.22%
Public order33.37-25.00%
Burglary31.26-40.00%
Other theft21.26-80.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.83130.00%
Shoplifting199.69375.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.010.00%
Other theft105.0666.67%
Vehicle crime54.21-37.50%
Burglary52.110.00%
Public order42.11300.00%
Theft from the person31.69200.00%
Robbery21.260.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.0611.11%
Vehicle crime84.21166.67%
Other theft63.3750.00%
Burglary52.5325.00%
Shoplifting42.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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 offences917.70-35.71%
Shoplifting63.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53-63.64%
Other theft41.69-20.00%
Burglary41.69-33.33%
Public order31.69200.00%
Robbery31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-66.67%
Drugs10.84-50.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.29-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.9022.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.6420.00%
Burglary62.5320.00%
Vehicle crime52.53400.00%
Other theft52.11-28.57%
Shoplifting42.11-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.69200.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.740.00%
Other theft73.790.00%
Shoplifting72.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Burglary52.110.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20242
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20248
April 202423
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202412
January 202412
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202419
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
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 6 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 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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 0BW 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
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Brickfield Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Burfield Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wimbledon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bellew Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Copper Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Maskell Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Worslade Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hazelhurst Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Summerstown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keble Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1