BROOK CLOSE, SW20 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9LP

BROOK CLOSE, SW20 9LP, Merton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9LP 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 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9LP, encompassing approximately 2652 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 9LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Greenview Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3

BROOK CLOSE, SW20 9LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5642.86%
Vehicle crime43.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.79-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.64-66.67%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft21.13-77.78%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.9583.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.15200.00%
Other theft93.39125.00%
Vehicle crime33.390.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.43-45.45%
Other theft42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.44-35.29%
Vehicle crime54.15150.00%
Other theft41.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-70.00%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.3470.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.41-23.08%
Other theft53.77-16.67%
Public order31.890.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.900.00%
Other theft63.770.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Theft from the person21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Greenview Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Michaelmas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1