ROTHERWOOD CLOSE, SW20 8RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8RX

ROTHERWOOD CLOSE, SW20 8RX, Merton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8RX, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mason Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chase Side Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Chatsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2

ROTHERWOOD CLOSE, SW20 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.9250.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-66.67%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-33.33%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In November 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 offences66.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.160.00%
Burglary42.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 8RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mason Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chase Side Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Darlaston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rayleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sandringham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Savona Close
    Total1
    Robbery1