February 2026 Source: Police.uk
SW20 Crime Intelligence Report
SW20 recorded 116 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 2.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 2.5% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
116trending_down -2.5% vs last month
Crime Rate
3.85per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
935
Within SW20 district
Merton
30,095
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Map | total: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 7 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 5 Shoplifting: 3 Public order: 1 | 5 |
| West Barnes Lane Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| Savill Gardens Map | total: 4 Vehicle crime: 2 Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| Oxford Avenue Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| Delamere Road Map | total: 3 Vehicle crime: 3 | 3 |
| Estella Avenue Map | total: 3 Burglary: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 | 3 |
| Sports/Recreation Area Map | total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Other theft: 1 | 2 |
| Cannon Hill Lane Map | total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| Buckleigh Avenue Map | total: 2 Vehicle crime: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
38
32.8%
Anti-social Behaviour
21
18.1%
Vehicle Crime
10
8.6%
Shoplifting
9
7.8%
Other Theft
6
5.2%
Public Order
6
5.2%
Burglary
5
4.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5
4.3%
Bicycle Theft
5
4.3%
Drug Offences
5
4.3%
Other Crime
3
2.6%
Robbery
2
1.7%
Weapons Possession
1
0.9%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -2.5%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -2.5%
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