SW20 0JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0JL

SW20 0JL, Merton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0JL 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 0JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0JL, encompassing approximately 2123 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 0JL area, explore the SW20 0JL 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 (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 0JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 2

SW20 0JL 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.830.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.06-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.300.00%
Shoplifting21.41-33.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1115.07175.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.1842.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.71-25.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.72-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Other theft41.88-20.00%
Shoplifting31.88-57.14%
Public order21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.54-12.50%
Shoplifting73.30250.00%
Other theft53.30-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.54-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences83.77-20.00%
Other theft63.770.00%
Burglary22.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1320.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.120.00%
Other theft64.710.00%
Vehicle crime42.830.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1