ELM CLOSE, SW20 9HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9HX

ELM CLOSE, SW20 9HX, Merton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.13 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9HX 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 9HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9HX, encompassing approximately 3510 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 9HX area, explore the SW20 9HX 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 (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 9HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 2
  • Michaelmas Close with total crimes: 1

ELM CLOSE, SW20 9HX 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 Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.13-37.50%
Burglary11.42-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2760.00%
Burglary32.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.27500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7125.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences42.2833.33%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-72.73%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.84175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13100.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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 9HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Kingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Meadowsweet Close
    Total1
    Drugs1