WEST BARNES LANE, SW20 0BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0BL

WEST BARNES LANE, SW20 0BL, Merton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0BL 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 0BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0BL, encompassing approximately 4846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 0BL area, explore the SW20 0BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW20 0BL area, visit the SW20 0BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW20 0BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Coombe Lane with total crimes: 4

WEST BARNES LANE, SW20 0BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.48-20.00%
Shoplifting41.65300.00%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.060.00%
Public order51.24400.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.0511.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.060.00%
Shoplifting71.6540.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Other theft40.83-20.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.49-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences81.8614.29%
Burglary51.6525.00%
Shoplifting51.030.00%
Other theft51.0325.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83100.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.90-54.17%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-58.82%
Vehicle crime51.44400.00%
Shoplifting51.03-58.33%
Other theft41.03-55.56%
Burglary40.830.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.9530.77%
Shoplifting123.51-20.00%
Other theft92.48125.00%
Bicycle theft41.860.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.060.00%
Shoplifting154.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.100.00%
Bicycle theft42.680.00%
Other theft40.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 0BL 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. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Coombe Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Amity Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Camberley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Worple Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Durham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1