THE DRIVE, SW20 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8QL

THE DRIVE, SW20 8QL, Merton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8QL, encompassing approximately 2346 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Rydon Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, SW20 8QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.98-33.33%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.5650.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83-40.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2466.67%
Burglary42.13300.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orchard Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Rydon Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Durrington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1