LINKWAY, SW20 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9AX

LINKWAY, SW20 9AX, Merton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9AX, encompassing approximately 2354 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 9AX area, explore the SW20 9AX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW20 9AX area, visit the SW20 9AX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW20 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3

LINKWAY, SW20 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.7428.57%
Vehicle crime53.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-25.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.65-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.97-33.33%
Public order31.700.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.42-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8771.43%
Other theft95.10125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.82100.00%
Vehicle crime32.550.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.04-36.36%
Other theft42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-40.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.59-35.29%
Vehicle crime54.67150.00%
Other theft42.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-70.00%
Shoplifting31.2750.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.9641.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.22-33.33%
Other theft64.250.00%
Public order42.5533.33%
Drugs21.700.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.697.14%
Violence and sexual offences126.37-33.33%
Other theft65.10-53.85%
Public order32.55-40.00%
Theft from the person21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.650.00%
Other theft135.950.00%
Public order55.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 202317
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Seaforth Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1