SW20 8ZU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 8ZU

SW20 8ZU, Merton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This SW20 8ZU 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 8ZU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 8ZU, encompassing approximately 6310 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW20 8ZU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Carlton Park Avenue with total crimes: 5

SW20 8ZU 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.81-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences81.5833.33%
Vehicle crime51.27150.00%
Other theft40.79300.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48200.00%
Shoplifting30.4850.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.740.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.160.00%

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 theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.550.00%
Shoplifting71.2740.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.1150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9525.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.55-11.11%
Burglary51.270.00%
Shoplifting50.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-80.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.29-47.06%
Bicycle theft51.430.00%
Other theft50.79-16.67%
Burglary50.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.79-61.54%
Shoplifting50.79-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.4850.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.0941.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.69116.67%
Shoplifting122.06-20.00%
Other theft61.90100.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Burglary50.79400.00%
Robbery30.79200.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.900.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202317
October 202312

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 202315

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 18 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
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 8ZU 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. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Carlton Park Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Amity Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wyke Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Coombe Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Aston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whitfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pendarves Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Langham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Worple Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Durham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1