LOWER DOWNS ROAD, SW20 8QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8QF

LOWER DOWNS ROAD, SW20 8QF, Merton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.55 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8QF 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 8QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8QF, encompassing approximately 5493 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 8QF area, explore the SW20 8QF 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW20 8QF 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

LOWER DOWNS ROAD, SW20 8QF 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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.55200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary52.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7366.67%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 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.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8QF 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. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Langham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1