LINKWAY, SW20 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9AZ

LINKWAY, SW20 9AZ, Merton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.55 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9AZ 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 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9AZ, encompassing approximately 2369 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 9AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Seaforth Avenue with total crimes: 3

LINKWAY, SW20 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.110.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.91-45.45%
Public order32.530.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-60.00%
Other theft10.84-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.93175.00%
Other theft94.64125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.80150.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.44-42.86%
Other theft41.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Public order20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.24-56.25%
Vehicle crime52.95150.00%
Other theft42.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Shoplifting31.2750.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
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 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.8845.45%
Other theft56.75-16.67%
Public order42.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-63.64%
Drugs21.690.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.640.00%
Other theft64.640.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Seaforth Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1