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

Overview of Crime in SW17 9EJ

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EJ, Merton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.43 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9EJ, encompassing approximately 5434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SW17 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Graveney Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Knapton Mews with total crimes: 7

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.436.25%
Anti-social behaviour163.13-40.74%
Vehicle crime92.94350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.660.00%
Other theft61.1050.00%
Theft from the person51.100.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.970.00%
Burglary42.940.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 arson10.370.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.781150.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.600.00%
Other theft82.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.470.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.37-77.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.4714.29%
Shoplifting71.47250.00%
Burglary41.29-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-33.33%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.25-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour123.3120.00%
Burglary92.21800.00%
Vehicle crime71.6616.67%
Public order61.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.10100.00%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Robbery30.92-57.14%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.1411.76%
Anti-social behaviour103.50-37.50%
Other theft71.84-30.00%
Robbery71.29250.00%
Vehicle crime61.29-14.29%
Public order41.10-33.33%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Burglary10.37-85.71%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.80-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour163.1377.78%
Other theft102.94-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.84-46.15%
Burglary71.2916.67%
Public order61.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Shoplifting40.74-73.33%
Robbery20.74-60.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.400.00%
Shoplifting154.420.00%
Vehicle crime132.760.00%
Other theft112.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.020.00%
Public order61.660.00%
Burglary61.100.00%
Robbery51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
April 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202425
March 20242
January 20249
December 202318
November 202319
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 202315

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 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 20236
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 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
November 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 9EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Avenue Mews
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Graveney Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Knapton Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Links Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Figge'S Road
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tooting
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. The Bungalows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. St James' Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Stella Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Beclands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1