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

Overview of Crime in SW17 9EP

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EP, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.74 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9EP 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 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.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW17 9EP area, visit the SW17 9EP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) 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: 8
  • Fallsbrook Road with total crimes: 5
  • Streatham Road with total crimes: 4

LINKS ROAD, SW17 9EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour95.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.290.00%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

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 offences1621.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.860.00%
Other theft82.930.00%
Public order72.930.00%
Vehicle crime62.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Robbery31.830.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
April 202413
March 20241
January 202411
December 202321
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
September 20249
August 202418
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 9EP 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. Fallsbrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Streatham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodland Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jersey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Kettering Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Bungalows
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Barnabas Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eastbourne Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swain Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rustic Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vectis Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Links Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beclands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Welham Road
    Total1
    Public order1