KINGSTON ROAD, SW20 8JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8JP

KINGSTON ROAD, SW20 8JP, Merton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8JP 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 8JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8JP, encompassing approximately 6964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SW20 8JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Botsford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chase Side Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Whatley Avenue with total crimes: 3

KINGSTON ROAD, SW20 8JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary93.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Shoplifting10.43-93.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting155.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.010.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.3140.00%
Other theft52.01150.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.430.00%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-33.33%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7325.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43-50.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Other theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.30-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29-33.33%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.14-80.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4611.11%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-25.00%
Other theft50.86400.00%
Vehicle crime50.72400.00%
Burglary30.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4350.00%
Shoplifting30.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.290.00%
Burglary61.150.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236
August 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 202414
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234
September 202310
August 20239

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202415
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Botsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Chase Side Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Whatley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kingston Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dupont Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wimbledon Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Richmond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Wellsborough Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dorien Road
    Total1
    Burglary1