SOMERSET AVENUE, SW20 0BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0BJ

SOMERSET AVENUE, SW20 0BJ, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW20 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW20 0BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0BJ, encompassing approximately 3930 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 0BJ area, explore the SW20 0BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 0BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Aboyne Drive with total crimes: 3

SOMERSET AVENUE, SW20 0BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54-20.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0914.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.0466.67%
Shoplifting31.27-50.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3640.00%
Shoplifting61.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-62.50%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.38-20.00%
Shoplifting52.04-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences51.27-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.16-28.57%
Shoplifting92.54-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences62.2920.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Other theft20.76-66.67%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.45-17.65%
Shoplifting113.56-15.38%
Other theft62.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.53-50.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.760.00%
Shoplifting134.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.310.00%
Other theft42.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 0BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Aboyne Drive
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Camberley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Coombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1