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

Overview of Crime in SW20 8QG

LOWER DOWNS ROAD, SW20 8QG, Merton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8QG, encompassing approximately 6405 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8QG 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
  • Wellsborough Mews with total crimes: 3

LOWER DOWNS ROAD, SW20 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.2816.67%
Vehicle crime51.09400.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.160.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary83.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences62.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

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 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime40.6233.33%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other theft30.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences52.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6250.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Other theft10.31-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.940.00%
Burglary30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8QG 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. 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sandringham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1