VERNON AVENUE, SW20 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8BN

VERNON AVENUE, SW20 8BN, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8BN, encompassing approximately 5845 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 8BN area, explore the SW20 8BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Wyke Road with total crimes: 3
  • Coombe Lane with total crimes: 3

VERNON AVENUE, SW20 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.93-12.50%
Other theft41.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Burglary30.51-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-75.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary84.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.370.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.170.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.030.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-60.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.420.00%
Vehicle crime50.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-20.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-75.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour50.86-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.86100.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Burglary20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.36225.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.2280.00%
Other theft61.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03400.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Public order20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wyke Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Coombe Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Aston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Langham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Worple Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1