SW20 0JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0JQ

SW20 0JQ, Merton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0JQ 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 0JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0JQ, encompassing approximately 2599 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW20 0JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 4

SW20 0JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.39-40.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Other crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2311.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.85-16.67%
Public order31.92200.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-90.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1013.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.4650.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.16-41.67%
Other theft52.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.54-33.33%
Public order21.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-71.43%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.3933.33%
Shoplifting74.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.69-45.45%
Vehicle crime62.31200.00%
Other theft42.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.08-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences94.23-10.00%
Other theft53.46-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1417.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.390.00%
Other theft63.850.00%
Vehicle crime52.310.00%
Public order31.920.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Camberley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1