SW20 0JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0JQ

SW20 0JQ, Merton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.08 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW20 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (July 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 Apr were:

  • Other theft: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW20 0JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Hidcote Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 3

SW20 0JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour1417.3116.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.39-44.44%
Other theft63.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.31150.00%
Public order31.920.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Drugs10.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.47260.00%
Other theft126.92500.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.620.00%
Drugs31.54200.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-50.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.62-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.540.00%
Other theft21.54-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.690.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202318
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202314
September 202312
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202312
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hidcote Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. West Barnes Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Polesden Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Fairway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Westway Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Taunton Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Grayswood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenview Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Linkway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1