WORPLE ROAD, SW20 8RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8RF

WORPLE ROAD, SW20 8RF, Merton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8RF 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 8RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8RF, encompassing approximately 6842 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW20 8RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4

WORPLE ROAD, SW20 8RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.999.09%
Other theft51.75400.00%
Vehicle crime50.73150.00%
Drugs50.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-50.00%
Burglary30.44-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.110.00%
Burglary81.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.170.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other theft20.29100.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.88-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.880.00%
Burglary40.88100.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.14-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.8825.00%
Other theft50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.8920.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.7571.43%
Other theft51.75150.00%
Burglary50.73150.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58100.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-40.00%
Shoplifting30.44-80.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mason Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Amity Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wyke Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Coombe Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Aston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pendarves Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Langham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Worple Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1