MELVILLE AVENUE, SW20 0NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0NS

MELVILLE AVENUE, SW20 0NS, Merton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.32 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0NS 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 0NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0NS, encompassing approximately 2406 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

SW20 0NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barham Road with total crimes: 1
  • Holland Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Coombe Lane Flyover with total crimes: 1

MELVILLE AVENUE, SW20 0NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.3250.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.250.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.91100.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.5733.33%
Vehicle crime21.66-33.33%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.650.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Holland Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Coombe Lane Flyover
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ellerton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Atkinson Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Drax Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chambers Park Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1