ABBOTT AVENUE, SW20 8SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8SG

ABBOTT AVENUE, SW20 8SG, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8SG 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 8SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8SG, encompassing approximately 7113 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mason Close with total crimes: 4

ABBOTT AVENUE, SW20 8SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.9411.11%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42100.00%
Burglary20.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary103.09900.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.41350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In March 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.23133.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.98-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.5150.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.42-40.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Public order20.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences53.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Other theft30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.14-83.33%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.840.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

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 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mason Close
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wellsborough Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Wyke Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Chase Side Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sandringham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Langham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1