WESTWAY, SW20 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9LR

WESTWAY, SW20 9LR, Merton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9LR, encompassing approximately 2699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Seaforth Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTWAY, SW20 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Burglary21.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.67-11.11%
Burglary42.96300.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-71.43%
Other theft10.74-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6080.00%
Other theft93.33125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.33600.00%
Vehicle crime42.590.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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 offences57.78-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.85-20.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.00-46.67%
Vehicle crime52.96150.00%
Other theft41.850.00%
Shoplifting31.4850.00%
Drugs11.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.08114.29%
Public order45.56300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-33.33%
Other theft41.48-20.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.590.00%
Other theft52.220.00%
Theft from the person21.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20232

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Seaforth Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Barnscroft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Kingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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