SW20 2FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 2FU

SW20 2FU, Merton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.16 per 1,000 population. This SW20 2FU 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 2FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 2FU, encompassing approximately 530 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 2FU area, explore the SW20 2FU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW20 2FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 3
  • Alt Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Fairlawn Road with total crimes: 2

SW20 2FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour430.16-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences37.54-25.00%
Other theft25.66100.00%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Bicycle theft13.770.00%
Public order11.890.00%
Robbery11.890.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour728.28-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.2033.33%
Vehicle crime27.54-50.00%
Public order13.77-50.00%
Other theft11.890.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1052.78900.00%
Vehicle crime418.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.5450.00%
Public order25.660.00%
Burglary23.77-60.00%
Robbery23.770.00%
Drugs23.770.00%
Other theft13.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary528.2866.67%
Other theft39.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.770.00%
Vehicle crime23.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.77-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime537.70150.00%
Burglary39.4350.00%
Other theft35.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.66-71.43%
Public order23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences747.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour613.20500.00%
Robbery311.31200.00%
Other theft35.660.00%
Burglary25.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.770.00%
Theft from the person13.770.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.820.00%
Burglary411.310.00%
Other theft37.540.00%
Vehicle crime25.660.00%
Public order23.770.00%
Robbery13.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 2FU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Alt Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fairlawn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Darlaston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hartfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Goodenough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rayleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Savona Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Francis Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1