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

Overview of Crime in SW20 8HU

THE DOWNS, SW20 8HU, Merton has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.06 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW20 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW20 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8HU, encompassing approximately 3771 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 8HU area, explore the SW20 8HU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW20 8HU area, visit the SW20 8HU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mason Close with total crimes: 1
  • Worple Road with total crimes: 1
  • Thornton Hill with total crimes: 1

THE DOWNS, SW20 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences53.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.98600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7766.67%
Burglary51.33150.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mason Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Worple Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thornton Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Convent Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1