BUCKLEIGH AVENUE, SW20 9LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9LD

BUCKLEIGH AVENUE, SW20 9LD, Merton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9LD 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 9LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9LD, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW20 9LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haynt Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Westcroft Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

BUCKLEIGH AVENUE, SW20 9LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.37-20.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.840.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 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 offences45.76-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Public order20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4410.00%
Other theft44.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7542.86%
Vehicle crime83.84166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Burglary10.77-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.680.00%
Burglary42.6933.33%
Vehicle crime31.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Other theft11.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.980.00%
Vehicle crime42.690.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haynt Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westcroft Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Monkleigh Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Leamington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Merton
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. B286
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Innes Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Whatley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1