LINKWAY, SW20 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9AU

LINKWAY, SW20 9AU, Merton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9AU, encompassing approximately 3496 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 9AU area, explore the SW20 9AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 9AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 2

LINKWAY, SW20 9AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4383.33%
Public order33.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.860.00%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-71.43%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.86250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0020.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.86-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.01-31.25%
Vehicle crime33.150.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.01128.57%
Anti-social behaviour94.58-18.18%
Other theft32.570.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.150.00%
Public order32.000.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 9AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1