SOUTHDOWN ROAD, SW20 8PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8PT

SOUTHDOWN ROAD, SW20 8PT, Merton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8PT, encompassing approximately 6361 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8PT 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
  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 4

SOUTHDOWN ROAD, SW20 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.4642.86%
Drugs31.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Burglary10.31-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary82.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-25.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.67150.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.8366.67%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Other theft30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8PT 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. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Chase Side Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Wyke Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Langham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1