SW20 2FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 2FZ

SW20 2FZ, Merton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.28 per 1,000 population. This SW20 2FZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW20 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW20 2FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 2FZ, encompassing approximately 530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW20 2FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartfield Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sherwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 2

SW20 2FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences635.82100.00%
Burglary411.31100.00%
Other theft37.5450.00%
Vehicle crime25.66-66.67%
Public order23.770.00%
Robbery13.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.89-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour639.590.00%
Vehicle crime611.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.310.00%
Other theft25.660.00%
Burglary23.770.00%
Bicycle theft13.770.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

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
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 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
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Hartfield Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Sherwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Goodenough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Caroline Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mandeville Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Worple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Thornton Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Denmark Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Francis Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1