WESTWAY, SW20 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW20 9LT

WESTWAY, SW20 9LT, Merton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This SW20 9LT 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 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW20 9LT, encompassing approximately 2567 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW20 9LT area, explore the SW20 9LT 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW20 9LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaforth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • West Barnes Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 2

WESTWAY, SW20 9LT 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.06-12.50%
Burglary32.73200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.62166.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-66.67%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.34-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.230.00%
Burglary22.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-83.33%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 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 offences78.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7320.00%
Burglary32.34200.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.340.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Seaforth Avenue
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. West Barnes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kingsway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crossway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Estella Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Meadowsweet Close
    Total1
    Drugs1