THE DOWNS, SW20 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8HP

THE DOWNS, SW20 8HP, Merton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8HP, encompassing approximately 2259 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mason Close with total crimes: 4
  • Darlaston Road with total crimes: 2

THE DOWNS, SW20 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.6425.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.21100.00%
Drugs31.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.10-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-33.33%
Other theft10.890.00%

In April 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 crime67.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-57.14%
Burglary21.33-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.85133.33%
Burglary43.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.89-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-75.00%
Burglary10.44-83.33%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary610.1820.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.6620.00%
Vehicle crime42.66100.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour68.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.6666.67%
Burglary52.21400.00%
Vehicle crime22.21-33.33%
Public order10.890.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.640.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mason Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Darlaston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rydon Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Savona Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1