SW20 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8BP

SW20 8BP, Merton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8BP, encompassing approximately 5170 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Wellsborough Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Wyke Road with total crimes: 3

SW20 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-16.67%
Other theft40.970.00%
Burglary30.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary94.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.160.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.190.00%

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 theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-83.33%
Public order10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.67100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-50.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-75.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft44.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.61400.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Wellsborough Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Wyke Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Coombe Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Aston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1