BURSTOW ROAD, SW20 8ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8ST

BURSTOW ROAD, SW20 8ST, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8ST 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 8ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8ST, encompassing approximately 5351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 8ST area, explore the SW20 8ST Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW20 8ST area, visit the SW20 8ST House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 8ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Mason Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wellsborough Mews with total crimes: 3

BURSTOW ROAD, SW20 8ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 crime54.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.750.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-33.33%
Public order20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Burglary10.37-80.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Shoplifting10.56-93.33%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting156.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.120.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.17120.00%
Other theft52.06150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Shoplifting30.5650.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%

In December 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 offences54.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Burglary40.75100.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences75.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202415
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rayleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Merton Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longmans Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sandringham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rothesay Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1