THE DOWNS, SW20 8HU, Merton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8HU, encompassing approximately 3771 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.45 | 400.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.33 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.06 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 3.45 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.06 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 3.98 | 600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.86 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.24 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.06 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.80 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.53 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | -60.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 1.33 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.53 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8HU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |