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

Overview of Crime in SW20 8PX

SOUTHDOWN ROAD, SW20 8PX, Merton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.22 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8PX 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 8PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8PX, encompassing approximately 4970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW20 8PX 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
  • Chase Side Avenue with total crimes: 2

SOUTHDOWN ROAD, SW20 8PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.22150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime30.80200.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-80.00%

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 offences52.41-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.42100.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-40.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.220.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.010.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8PX 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. Chase Side Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Darlaston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1