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

Overview of Crime in SW17 9EP

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EP, Merton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.30 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW17 postcode area, which has experienced 448 crimes and a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW17 9EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9EP, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW17 9EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Swain Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rural Way with total crimes: 3

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences2118.3061.54%
Anti-social behaviour187.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.590.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.911200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.760.00%
Vehicle crime52.200.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.37-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.10-47.62%
Vehicle crime104.0311.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.660.00%
Burglary42.20-42.86%
Public order31.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Robbery10.73-75.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.1675.00%
Vehicle crime97.6980.00%
Burglary73.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56-14.29%
Public order52.2025.00%
Other theft41.8333.33%
Robbery41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.39-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.56-16.67%
Public order41.83-42.86%
Robbery41.4633.33%
Other theft31.46-62.50%
Drugs21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.86-11.11%
Other theft82.9333.33%
Public order72.9316.67%
Vehicle crime62.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-16.67%
Robbery31.830.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-66.67%
Other crime10.730.00%

In September 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 offences1022.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.660.00%
Vehicle crime83.290.00%
Public order62.930.00%
Other theft62.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.200.00%
Shoplifting62.200.00%
Robbery32.200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
April 202413
March 20241
January 202411
December 202321
November 202312
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park Avenue Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Swain Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rural Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Elmhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Bungalows
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Fallsbrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Garden Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vectis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jersey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Milton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thirsk Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Kettering Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodland Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Vectis Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ashbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Links Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Frinton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Edenvale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Beclands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Greyswood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edencourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1