BUSHEY ROAD, SW20 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8DQ

BUSHEY ROAD, SW20 8DQ, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8DQ, encompassing approximately 5291 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Haynt Walk with total crimes: 4

BUSHEY ROAD, SW20 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-16.67%
Other theft50.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-57.14%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-91.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary125.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Shoplifting10.38-92.86%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting144.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.650.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.89-25.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.4633.33%
Other theft30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202414
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Haynt Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wellsborough Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Chase Side Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Botsford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Whatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1