DAWLISH AVENUE, SW18 4RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4RW

DAWLISH AVENUE, SW18 4RW, Merton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW18 postcode area, which has experienced 442 crimes and a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW18 4RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4RW, encompassing approximately 5948 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 4RW area, explore the SW18 4RW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW18 4RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durnsford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Groton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thornsett Road with total crimes: 5

DAWLISH AVENUE, SW18 4RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.85-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson71.85250.00%
Other theft51.18400.00%
Vehicle crime40.84300.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.72166.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.69-26.67%
Public order31.85-25.00%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.17-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.17-88.89%
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.93-6.25%
Other theft112.5257.14%
Vehicle crime91.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour61.51-14.29%
Burglary51.01-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.8433.33%
Public order40.67-20.00%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Drugs30.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.436.67%
Vehicle crime112.69120.00%
Burglary91.85800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.51-36.36%
Other theft71.180.00%
Public order51.1866.67%
Drugs50.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2587.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.52-26.67%
Other theft71.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.18150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-33.33%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-91.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.42150.00%
Burglary122.521100.00%
Other theft92.02-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.51-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.34200.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-80.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.910.00%
Vehicle crime102.520.00%
Other theft101.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.680.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20231
November 202312
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202415
January 202416
December 202315
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 4RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durnsford Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Groton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Thornsett Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Steerforth Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Weybourne Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Acuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Ravensbury Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Earlsfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garratt Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Thorndean Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trewint Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Summerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Duntshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1