SW20 9DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9DP

SW20 9DP, Merton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9DP 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 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9DP, encompassing approximately 3740 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW20 9DP 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
  • Barnscroft with total crimes: 2

SW20 9DP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.55350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4150.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-75.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-25.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.48-73.33%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-87.50%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.01166.67%
Drugs22.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202315
October 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 9DP 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. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1