RECTORY CLOSE, SW20 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9DQ

RECTORY CLOSE, SW20 9DQ, Merton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9DQ 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 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9DQ, encompassing approximately 4358 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW20 9DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Coombe Lane with total crimes: 3

RECTORY CLOSE, SW20 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7520.00%
Public order41.38-20.00%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.840.00%
Public order51.15400.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.230.00%

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 theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.7528.57%
Shoplifting72.0640.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-60.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.84-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Burglary51.1525.00%
Shoplifting51.150.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.49-63.64%
Shoplifting51.84-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.150.00%
Bicycle theft41.150.00%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Other theft30.92-66.67%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-88.89%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.9057.14%
Anti-social behaviour185.055.88%
Shoplifting124.13-20.00%
Other theft92.75125.00%
Bicycle theft42.06-33.33%
Public order40.9233.33%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.600.00%
Shoplifting153.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.440.00%
Bicycle theft63.210.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202412
January 20248
December 20232
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW20 9DQ 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. Coombe Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Aston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bushey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1