SW20 0JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0JH

SW20 0JH, Merton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0JH 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 0JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0JH, encompassing approximately 1974 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 0JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Aboyne Drive with total crimes: 3
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 2

SW20 0JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.050.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.04-33.33%
Public order11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-72.73%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.6683.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.57-16.67%
Shoplifting42.530.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.10-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.04-25.00%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.080.00%
Public order34.050.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Aboyne Drive
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1