LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 9EE

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EE, Merton has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.56 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9EE 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 9EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9EE, encompassing approximately 7437 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 9EE area, explore the SW17 9EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW17 9EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graveney Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Knapton Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Links Way with total crimes: 6

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.5635.29%
Anti-social behaviour193.09-32.14%
Vehicle crime82.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.080.00%
Other theft51.0866.67%
Theft from the person50.67400.00%
Burglary50.6725.00%
Shoplifting40.6733.33%
Public order40.54100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.760.00%
Burglary42.290.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Public order20.27100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.011100.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.230.00%
Other theft92.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.27-88.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.01-15.00%
Vehicle crime122.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.61-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.3433.33%
Shoplifting81.08300.00%
Public order31.08-25.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.27-71.43%
Other theft20.27-77.78%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.697.69%
Vehicle crime91.8828.57%
Other theft91.2150.00%
Burglary71.21600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9420.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Robbery20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.5519.05%
Anti-social behaviour133.36-27.78%
Vehicle crime71.750.00%
Other theft60.94-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.81150.00%
Public order40.67-42.86%
Shoplifting40.54100.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Burglary10.27-87.50%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.35-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.8228.57%
Burglary82.4214.29%
Other theft71.08-41.67%
Vehicle crime70.94-41.67%
Public order70.9475.00%
Robbery30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Shoplifting20.27-77.78%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.360.00%
Other theft121.880.00%
Vehicle crime121.610.00%
Shoplifting91.610.00%
Burglary71.210.00%
Robbery50.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Public order40.670.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
April 202416
January 202410
December 202314
November 202313
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
April 202424
March 20242
January 202417
December 202320
November 202325
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
May 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 9EE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Graveney Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knapton Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Links Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Figge'S Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tooting
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Amen Corner
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bevill Allen Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodland Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pitcairn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Idlecombe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Jersey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Avarn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Glasford Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Eastbourne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Otterburn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Swain Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gorringe Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Inglemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Finborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Shrewton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Swains Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Crusoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bickersteth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1