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

Overview of Crime in SW20 8JS

KINGSTON ROAD, SW20 8JS, Merton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8JS, encompassing approximately 6339 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

SW20 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Haynt Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Wellsborough Mews with total crimes: 3

KINGSTON ROAD, SW20 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.95-44.44%
Other theft40.790.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-90.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary104.73900.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.58125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Shoplifting10.47-93.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting155.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.790.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.1538.46%
Other theft52.84150.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.470.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.4244.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.630.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20244
January 202418
December 202313
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202415
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Haynt Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wellsborough Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Chase Side Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Botsford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Merton Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandringham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rothesay Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Innes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Whatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1