WESTWAY CLOSE, SW20 9LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9LN

WESTWAY CLOSE, SW20 9LN, Merton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9LN 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 9LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9LN, encompassing approximately 3118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW20 9LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3

WESTWAY CLOSE, SW20 9LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3885.71%
Public order34.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-20.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 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 offences85.7760.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5766.67%
Drugs21.600.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-40.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.66-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.21-54.55%
Shoplifting41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8788.89%
Anti-social behaviour115.45-15.38%
Other theft33.530.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.170.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Savill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Hidcote Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Petworth Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1