SYDNEY ROAD, SW20 8EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8EG

SYDNEY ROAD, SW20 8EG, Merton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8EG 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 8EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8EG, encompassing approximately 6623 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 8EG area, explore the SW20 8EG 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 (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8EG 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
  • Wellsborough Mews with total crimes: 3

SYDNEY ROAD, SW20 8EG 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 crime64.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.91-44.44%
Other theft50.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Burglary30.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary124.681100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-93.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting154.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.260.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.62100.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.45200.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202415
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8EG 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. Wellsborough Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Wyke Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Aston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rothesay Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Whatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1