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

Overview of Crime in SW17 9EF

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EF, Merton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9EF 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 9EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9EF, encompassing approximately 6652 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SW17 9EF 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 9EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.71-38.46%
Vehicle crime92.40350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.350.00%
Shoplifting40.9033.33%
Other theft40.6033.33%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.910.00%
Burglary42.710.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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 arson10.300.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.721050.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.460.00%
Other theft71.500.00%
Vehicle crime61.050.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.30-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.57-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour91.80-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.3533.33%
Vehicle crime81.2014.29%
Shoplifting81.20700.00%
Public order31.20-40.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary20.30-71.43%
Other theft20.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.22-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour132.5618.18%
Other theft81.9533.33%
Vehicle crime71.200.00%
Burglary71.05600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0520.00%
Public order50.9066.67%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9227.78%
Anti-social behaviour113.46-35.29%
Vehicle crime71.650.00%
Other theft61.05-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.9025.00%
Shoplifting40.75100.00%
Public order30.60-57.14%
Robbery30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Burglary10.30-85.71%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour172.7141.67%
Other theft112.560.00%
Vehicle crime71.65-46.15%
Public order71.0575.00%
Burglary71.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Robbery30.60-40.00%
Shoplifting20.45-77.78%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.280.00%
Vehicle crime133.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.950.00%
Other theft111.800.00%
Shoplifting91.650.00%
Burglary71.350.00%
Robbery51.050.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
April 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202423
March 20242
January 202412
December 202317
November 202323
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 202313

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 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 9EF 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. Woodland Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Idlecombe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Jersey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Glasford Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Boscombe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Eastbourne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Otterburn Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Swain Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Vectis Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gorringe Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Woodley Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Inglemere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stanley Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Finborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Shrewton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Stella Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Byton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Beclands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1