POLESDEN GARDENS, SW20 0UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 0UW

POLESDEN GARDENS, SW20 0UW, Merton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population. This SW20 0UW 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 0UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 0UW, encompassing approximately 3429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW20 0UW Crime Hotspots

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

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

POLESDEN GARDENS, SW20 0UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.37-16.67%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6250.00%
Shoplifting31.75-50.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8780.00%
Shoplifting62.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-55.56%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.20-10.00%
Shoplifting52.62-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences51.46-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Public order20.870.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.66-44.44%
Shoplifting92.92-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences82.620.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Other theft30.87-57.14%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.165.88%
Shoplifting115.25-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences83.21-33.33%
Other theft72.3375.00%
Burglary32.04200.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.20-29.17%
Shoplifting134.96-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences123.79-25.00%
Other theft43.500.00%
Bicycle theft31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.280.00%
Shoplifting197.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.540.00%
Other theft44.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 202318
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Aboyne Drive
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Camberley Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Coombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1